Thesaurus results for FAIL-SAFES

fail-safes

noun

plural of fail-safe

as in precautions

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury there are so many fail-safes built into the system that a highly unlikely series of mistakes would have to be made before failure could occur

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Recent Examples of fail-safes Deeper studies of such events can help manufacturers implement fail-safes to protect solar panels in the future. —

Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026 The team also developed numerous fail-safes to ensure consistent, trustworthy performance. —

IEEE Spectrum, 26 Sep. 2016

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Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Where Not to Use Vinegar in Your Oven While vinegar can safely remove grease and grime from ovens, there are a few precautions to keep in mind.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026