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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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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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Major commodity traders, and the banks that provide a variety of financial services along soy supply chains, are far from safe.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Major commodity traders, and the banks that provide a variety of financial services along soy supply chains, are far from safe.
—Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
Where Banking History Meets Live Music The hotel’s name is, of course, a reference to a promissory note—and many of the original features, including seven bank vaults and safes, have been thoughtfully preserved and woven into the design.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Anthropic’s secure deployment guidance explicitly recommends proxy credential injection.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And the Thirteenth Amendment is relatively uncontroversial, right?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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But this year’s bargaining season was much quieter and uncontroversial.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Ciara is very cautious and played it slow in opening her heart up to West.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Acknowledging its decision to err on the side of caution, Anthropic said Fable 5’s safety-first approach might incorrectly flag harmless requests as being suspicious for less than 5% of queries.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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What felt like harmless office culture back then has evolved into a much broader shift in how people approach work.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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For the most part, all reliable and good, though occasionally, particularly during trips off-hours when ridership would fall off, the experience could be dicey with the train car almost empty and a rider shouting, swearing, smoking or even being threatening.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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There's also an incredible underwater vault sequence that makes full use of Glazer's music video know-how.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Critics wound up simmering down to 66% fresh on Masters of the Universe but audience seemed to be alright with it at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65% definite recommend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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Name three positive and three negative qualities someone else would ascribe to you.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This operation was a great example of how strong partnerships, coordinated resources, traditional search and rescue techniques, and emerging technologies can all work together to achieve a positive outcome.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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