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as in security
the state of not being exposed to danger
we were lucky to make it to safety just as the lions broke loose from their cage at the zoo
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Recent Examples of safety
The legislation would allow customers to utilize plug-in solar panels with an output of up to 1,200 watts without the approval of their local electric utility — so long as the devices meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Pick a Destination That Matches Your Energy Prioritize safety, ease of navigation, and solid solo travel infrastructure like hostels and public transit.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
However standard a two-person shift might be, that a single controller was responsible, even for a short time, for directing so many simultaneous operations is a stark reduction in acceptable safety margins for the airport.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
In his own turn on the witness stand, Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, said his job is to strike a balance between safety and freedom of expression.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Pick a Destination That Matches Your Energy Prioritize safety, ease of navigation, and solid solo travel infrastructure like hostels and public transit.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
However standard a two-person shift might be, that a single controller was responsible, even for a short time, for directing so many simultaneous operations is a stark reduction in acceptable safety margins for the airport.
—Colleen Mondor, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
In his own turn on the witness stand, Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, said his job is to strike a balance between safety and freedom of expression.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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Ultra's security chief responded to the complaint by asking for the location of her office to investigate the excessive noise.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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And few investments match the security of Social Security.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Playing on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at Memphis on Monday night, the Suns (42-34) were led by two-time All-NBA guard Devin Booker, who scored a game-high 34 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Injury update Heat guard Norman Powell was ruled out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory infection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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These connections raise broader questions about how Epstein was able to maintain influence, credibility, and protection across borders for so long.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reversing those protections now would not be neutral.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The landlord was worried about flooding coming from inside the residence and said that the previous tenants had changed the locks after they had been evicted.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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First canals and then locks were devised to guide boats around the falls.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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