as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road
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Recent Examples of unsecured
At the time of April’s Chapter 11 filing, PCH listed 10 unidentified prize winners among its creditors with the largest unsecured claims — totaling millions of dollars, court documents show.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, its filing lists 10 prize winners among the 20 largest unsecured creditors, although the names and addresses of those winners are redacted.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
He has been released on an unsecured $200,000 bond with GPS ankle monitor pending trial, court records show.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Five months later, Jai’Nadia was shot and killed after a gun was left unsecured in a bedroom.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
In fact, its filing lists 10 prize winners among the 20 largest unsecured creditors, although the names and addresses of those winners are redacted.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
He has been released on an unsecured $200,000 bond with GPS ankle monitor pending trial, court records show.
—Andrew Dys, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
Five months later, Jai’Nadia was shot and killed after a gun was left unsecured in a bedroom.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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When selecting loose sprouts, choose those that are bright green with leaves tightly compacted together.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of families in Wyandotte County are housing insecure.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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That year, 30% of people over 65 were economically insecure and made less than $27,180.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oscar Bobb seized on a slack pass and led a counter-attack with Haaland and Reijnders on either side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Your arms should be down by your sides, and the towel should be slack and without tension.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside Online,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The consensus narrative of institutional finance has become so detached from empirical reality that diagnosing the problem requires abandoning its vocabulary for the precision of mathematics.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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