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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fail-safes

Noun

Point out red flags to look for, like asking for pictures or money, and the precautions to take when situations turn dangerous.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Even now, however, the family must take extraordinary precautions to protect him from illness.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026