1
as in safeguards
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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as in guarantees
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
their house will serve as security for the loan
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Recent Examples of securities
The Oregon Department of Justice confirmed to Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica the state’s role in the investigation, the existence of which Exeter has disclosed in securities filings.
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Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Engage Specialized Counsel with Short-seller Defense Expertise Early Defending against short-seller campaigns is not standard securities litigation.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
As part of the deal, World Liberty would receive shares in ALT5, according to securities filings, in return for $750 million worth of $WLFI coins.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In October 2021, Horwitz pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2008, bankers packaged risky mortgages into securities because their bonuses rewarded volume over quality; meanwhile rating agencies rubber-stamped these securities for fees.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
When membership interests in an LLC are issued, everyone is much more alert to the requirement to comply with the securities laws.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The securities fraud cases carry a penalty of up to 25 years in prison, and the insider trading charge carries a maximum 20-year sentence.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
But the Ripple lawsuit ended with a ruling that the company did not violate securities law by selling XRP to retail investors on an electronic exchange, which Ripple hailed as an important victory.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Tony Schick, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Engage Specialized Counsel with Short-seller Defense Expertise Early Defending against short-seller campaigns is not standard securities litigation.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
As part of the deal, World Liberty would receive shares in ALT5, according to securities filings, in return for $750 million worth of $WLFI coins.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In October 2021, Horwitz pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2008, bankers packaged risky mortgages into securities because their bonuses rewarded volume over quality; meanwhile rating agencies rubber-stamped these securities for fees.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
When membership interests in an LLC are issued, everyone is much more alert to the requirement to comply with the securities laws.
—Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The securities fraud cases carry a penalty of up to 25 years in prison, and the insider trading charge carries a maximum 20-year sentence.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
But the Ripple lawsuit ended with a ruling that the company did not violate securities law by selling XRP to retail investors on an electronic exchange, which Ripple hailed as an important victory.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securities
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At the same time, the pushback from critics highlights that there is still debate about whether these safeguards go far enough.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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While framed as satire, the content references child exploitation, raising questions about the adequacy of Sora 2’s safeguards.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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No less important is to accelerate work on security guarantees, which must factor in all challenges and force Russia to end the war and deter any future aggression.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are no guarantees whatsoever.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas now has 17 pledges for the 2026 class.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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Outside the investment world, the phrase might sound like a mashup of Wall Street jargon and policy pledges.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Early research suggests its antioxidant defenses may support healthy cholesterol, blood sugar regulation, and gut health, but studies are still limited.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barkley has faced two of the league’s top run defenses over the past two weeks, so now would be the time to make offers.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meta countered that its protections for young people extend to AI interactions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Besides a brand-new design, the cards also have enhanced anti-counterfeit protections.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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After all, auto factories supplied weapons during World War II and still could.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both Russian and Ukrainian forces also use these shorter-range weapons to attack in populated areas just behind the front lines.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just three days in and these XL-sized shields are thick as thieves, which doesn’t seem threatening to anyone whose name isn’t Annie.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields platforms from liability for what users post, leaving victims and their families with limited legal footing against them.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Securities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securities. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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