1
as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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2
as in guarantee
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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3
as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security
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Recent Examples of security
Trump has disrupted decades of American trade policies, including with key security allies like Japan, by imposing big import taxes on a wide range of products.
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Insiders previously told People magazine that Harry wanted to reinstate his security to allow more flexible visits to the UK for himself, his wife and their two children.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The bill seeks to address a major national security concern surrounding Washington—there is a monumental gap in shipbuilding activity between the U.S. and China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.
—Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Insiders previously told People magazine that Harry wanted to reinstate his security to allow more flexible visits to the UK for himself, his wife and their two children.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The bill seeks to address a major national security concern surrounding Washington—there is a monumental gap in shipbuilding activity between the U.S. and China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.
—Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
Noun
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And the Chargers were still able to address defense on Days 2 and 3.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Foreign ownership caps exist in critical sectors like telecom, aviation, and defense.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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As president, Joe Biden also attempted to bring the Saudis into the fold in exchange for U.S. security guarantees and a civil nuclear program, but the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza complicated those efforts.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Security questions: Ukraine has dropped its key demand that the US provides security guarantees as part of this agreement.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Rigorous safety requirements for planes and pilots Despite the increased visibility of aviation incidents, experts emphasize that rigorous rules are in place for both commercial and general aviation pilots.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Ivy League college was forced to cancel its main graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns amid ongoing protests and a wave of antisemitism gripping the grounds.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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If slicking yourself up in sticky sunblock isn’t the ideal start to your day, shoppers have turned us on to a best-selling new shirt on Amazon that’s stylish enough for everyday wear, but packed with UPF 50 sun protection to keep sensitive skin safe from harm.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Court records reviewed by law enforcement reveal that pledges were made to wear gray sweatsuits as part of the process.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Reports of Trump utilizing reciprocal tariffs to coax trading partners into distancing themselves from China's economy, and Beijing's pledge to respond in kind, demonstrate that other nations will inevitably be drawn into the back-and-forth between the world's two largest economies.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The first Trump administration continued to weaken safeguards for 35 million acres of federal lands — more than any other administration in history — and offered up millions more for oil and gas development, but stopped short of trying sell off or transfer large areas of the public domain.—
Chris D'Angelo,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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The wildfire mitigation effort President Trump’s administration has acted to roll back environmental safeguards around future logging projects on more than half of U.S. national forests, under an emergency designation that cites dangers from wildfires.—
Jenny Kane and Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The revolver was located and determined to have been loaded with five rounds of .357 magnum ammunition.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Several other guns and ammunition were discovered in the barn.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Golden Dome would be very different than Israel's Iron Dome Trump's speech to Congress and his executive order have both referenced Israel's Iron Dome missile shield.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even her accessories were theatrical—like her spiked Balenciaga dad cap, and futuristic shield shades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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