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noun

as in vault
a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay

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Recent Examples of safe
Adjective
The company carried out launch and landing tests last year, with one of the hops reaching around 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) in altitude before executing a powered descent and safe landing. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 12 July 2025 Because John is the one person who loves Parker unconditionally, Riri is not safe. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Noun
Arrested Decades After 1986 Killing of Beloved Real Estate Developer Who Was Shot in Office Julie Mitchell's body had been found in the master bedroom closet of their home and $30,000 was reportedly missing from a closet safe, The Oklahoman reported. Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 June 2025 Cold wallets are offline devices designed for maximum security, often compared to digital safes. Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for safe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
  • The leather bag fits small essentials and has a zippered closure to keep everything secure.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • This integrates with Chrome on Android, the trio of security experts explained, in three specific ways: By enabling the always use secure connections setting to protect users from hackers injecting malicious content or reading data.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were on hand to give friendly, uncontroversial welcomes.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
  • Ultimately, given what had gone before, this was an uncontroversial squad.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Teams tend to be especially cautious with injuries this time of year.
    Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • With such long-term uncertainty, customers are rightly cautious about parting with their money.
    Jo Causon, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • The grunting, the couple now know, was not harmless.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • For most people, drinking a concoction of OJ, coconut water and pink salt is pretty darn harmless and could even be beneficial.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • But Amazon representatives insist drone deliveries are not only fast and reliable but safe, too.
    Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
  • The outsoles are made with reliable rubber treads to provide vital traction on slick city streets and beyond, and the sleek leather exteriors will remain in pristine shape even if you get caught in an unexpected rainstorm.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The digital vaults, each holding 10,000 bitcoin, were reactivated on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, after lying untouched since 2011.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • The security checks occurred both before and after the VIPs visited the vault.
    Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The young wingers are the latest hope for an Edmonton player to win the award, with positive indicators everywhere.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • While no people in the area have tested positive, city leaders are urging locals to stay cautious.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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