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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
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
However, recording must be done from a safe distance and can’t interfere with their work.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The only problem with this result is that Downey’s gun is left behind in the safe.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the enforcement surge goes far beyond traditional immigration operations and has made communities less safe.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
However, recording must be done from a safe distance and can’t interfere with their work.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
Steps to protect yourself from phone return fraud These simple actions can stop this scam early and keep your new phone safe.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
The only problem with this result is that Downey’s gun is left behind in the safe.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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He has been released to the Department of Juvenile Justice for secure detention.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Those who charge that mail ballots are not secure undermine confidence in elections, without proof, and discourage participation, erode trust, and weaken the very foundations of self-government.—
Coalition,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The agreement was relatively uncontroversial then, but when the time rolled around for the Danish parliament to officially ratify the treaty, this past June, Danes were feeling a lot more skeptical.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Vaccination has for decades been a tried-and-true (and largely uncontroversial) way to protect children against illnesses like polio, chickenpox, and pneumonia.—
Isabella Cueto,
STAT,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The infection develops when usually harmless bacteria travel through the respiratory tract and infiltrate the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, causing severe inflammation.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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By adjusting a typical polymer synthesis to work in water, the researchers created the gas-permeable polymer polynorbornene, which is harmless to plants but which weakens the cell membranes of a various harmful bacteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Witnessing Malinin fall is akin to seeing Simone Biles miss a vault or Victor Wembanyama miss a dunk.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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To accessorize her attire, Queen Mary added historic jewelry pieces from Denmark’s royal vault.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Santa's job is to make sure everybody else is alright.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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The report, titled ‘The kids aren’t alright’, describes how $12 billion a year is being lost because younger people are spending less on housing, transportation, and food by living in the family home.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
18 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The agreement could indicate that Apple continues to struggle with developing a competitive, in-house AI model, but the news is being viewed by Wall Street as a positive sign for the iPhone maker.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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With the judicial branch intact and an alternative to MAGA showing early signs of growth inside the Republican Party, 2026 and the years that follow offer the chance for profound and positive change.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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