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as in secure
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the minute the rain started, we looked for a place where we would be safe from a drenching downpour
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2
as in protecting
providing safety
we tried to find a safe place to hide our valuables while we went swimming
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3
as in uncontroversial
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
when chatting with strangers, she prefers to stick to safe topics such as the weather
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
rewarded safe drivers with lower insurance rates
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as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
that pain reliever is safe for most people to take
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
she always offers safe advice
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Recent Examples of safe
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The four kidnappers proceeded to ransack the house for money and expensive items while demanding that Borges and Morais open the safe.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
While sponges and gentle scrubbers are safe for stainless steel, do not use steel wool or abrasive scouring pads, which can leave permanent scratches.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Marvin said instructors will describe a balance on storage that leans toward safes that could still be opened quickly – or for changing your storage options when someone in the home is struggling with mental health.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The four kidnappers proceeded to ransack the house for money and expensive items while demanding that Borges and Morais open the safe.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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Inside, there’s a mesh divider pocket to keep things tidy and the zippered closure keeps everything secure.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The brand also sells colorful heel straps that provide a more secure fit.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prince William's War on the Tabloids In reality though, the idea William and Harry held the same hostile feelings towards the media was once completely uncontroversial.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Oct. 2025
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Typically, these fictional stories explored uncontroversial topics.—
Alex Wermer-Colan,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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So that seemingly innocent Machu Picchu stamp—one of the most popular souvenir stamps around—could be viewed not as a harmless keepsake but as an unauthorized alteration that might jeopardize your ability to travel.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time, two small polyps were removed and found to be harmless.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Clean energy is driving a state of 40 million people, offering more affordable energy and creating reliable jobs that will power the future.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Becton is not reliable at this stage.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The shop has a selection of over 100,000 books, including a collection so rare that the shop owners keep them locked away in the former bank vault.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is not your average vault.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Link play is alright, but David Moyes will want more soon.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the first clip, he can be seen making sure his partner is alright before the two get up to try again.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tabor said the Detention Center still sees detainees who test positive for covid-19, though not in the large numbers that were reported during the height of the pandemic in 2021.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Weights can be adjusted post-fabrication using bistable variable stiffness beams, allowing some matrix entries to switch between positive, negative, or zero.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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