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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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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
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
As played by Ramón Rodríguez, Will is guarded, even haunted at times, but always searching for a way to make the world a safer place.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 13 May 2025
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Gale allegedly made one victim empty the money from a locked safe, the store’s register and her pocketbook into a bag.
—Rick Sobey, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, reformer David Hogg, who previously pushed for primary challenges in safe blue districts, may be sidelined—highlighting the tension between progressive and centrist factions.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
As played by Ramón Rodríguez, Will is guarded, even haunted at times, but always searching for a way to make the world a safer place.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
The workers soon recovered a small safe and the gold coins inside it, delivering the bounty to the beaming homeowner, a moment captured in a Facebook video.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Gale allegedly made one victim empty the money from a locked safe, the store’s register and her pocketbook into a bag.
—Rick Sobey, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
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The Beats Studio Buds+ earphones are now 41% off and deliver booming bass, surprisingly strong noise cancellation, and a secure fit that beats standard AirPods for less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Will the legal system leverage data, technology, and human resources to democratize legal access, promote free trade and provide safeguards that promote commerce as well as secure personal freedoms?—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Today his powerful stance may appear natural and uncontroversial.—
Alexander Soifer,
Scientific American,
2 May 2025
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Nee and Dimond’s story was sweet and innocent, its L.G.B.T.Q. allegory quiescent beneath an uncontroversial message of acceptance.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The drug was thought to be harmless and in Germany was sold over the counter.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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While most spiders found in homes across the country usually are harmless, some can be venomous.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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And huge parts of the city struggle with high unemployment, rampant violent crime and a lack of adequate housing and reliable services.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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In interviews with the top ad chiefs among the legacy media companies, executives touted sure-fire content and reliable viewership metrics in an effort to demonstrate the importance of advertising during uncertain times.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Noun
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With her skills, Biles is the originator of the most difficult skills on three events: vault, beam, and floor.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Working in Retirement: Good or Bad? For those who have taken on part-time work in retirement, the experience appears to be positive.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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The Celtics removed Porzingis from their injury report Saturday — a positive sign for the ailing big man — but kept him in his bench role.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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The review process is careful for a reason – and perhaps the only real method of speeding it up is the one Zeldin has proposed: reassigning staff so there are more people to share the work.—
Jeffrey Gore,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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