1
as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
insecure twine allowed the bundle of newspapers to break open as soon as it was tossed to the ground
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2
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I always feel insecure in those high-end highfalutin restaurants
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Recent Examples of insecure
The county’s $10 million influx has helped relieve some of the fear for food-insecure clients, Olson said, particularly among the county’s elderly.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Before that, though, Moore says the 14-time Grammy winner was insecure about her abilities.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Operation Helping Hands, an Orange County nonprofit that offers scholarships to unhoused or housing-insecure community college students in Southern California, is set to expand.
—Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Before that, though, Moore says the 14-time Grammy winner was insecure about her abilities.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Operation Helping Hands, an Orange County nonprofit that offers scholarships to unhoused or housing-insecure community college students in Southern California, is set to expand.
—Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sanford jarred the ball loose as Zollers was loading up to pass, and the ball caromed to A&M’s Dalton Brooks virtually in stride behind Zollers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Are Americans worried about inflation just wrong?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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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In 2024, Mark looked nervous watching Grace compete in a horse show.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Senior dogs, puppies, or nervous rescues may require specialized care.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wind speeds could be comparable to those of a tropical storm, strong enough to break tree limbs, cause trees to fall, and blow around unsecured objects, National Weather Service (NWS) lead meteorologist Matt Mehle told .—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The self-laceration is done on Damon Albarn Time, though, as Idles’ usual anxious guitar rave-ups are slowed and stripped here to a skipping, reggae-ish crawl, as synths squeak in the background and Albarn offers support via his forever-distant, disembodied backing vocals.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, Meghan’s anxious about it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With power diffused among top leaders and their allies in the bureaucracy, party discipline was slack.—
Jonathan A. Czin,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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Mamdani's win was seen as an upset to the establishment, since the 67-year-old Cuomo is the son of a three-time New York governor and held the position himself for a decade beginning in 2011.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boise State fans could have been upset when they were upset at home by Fresno State as their season continued to slide away from them.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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