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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
Jason Mast, STAT, 14 May 2026
That's important to us for a healthy, safe community.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 14 May 2026
That's important to us for a healthy, safe community.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Noun
When a piano tuner’s extraordinary hearing reveals a knack for cracking safes, his quiet New York routine gives way to a risky life of crime—just as the possibility of love suggests another future.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Proprietary research informed its unique polymer formulation, which adapts to the wearer’s body for a secure and comfortable fit that minimizes leakage.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, there’s probably more money to be made when you’re understood, accepted, and uncontroversial by everyone.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Free expression on campus, as in life, is not always polite, tidy, or uncontroversial.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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While many major stock indexes have erased losses incurred at the start of the Iran war, government bonds have largely taken a more cautious approach, continuing to price in higher inflation and widespread interest rate hikes.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a safety advisory for Japanese citizens in China to be cautious and attentive, avoid going out alone and take care when accompanying children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said at a news conference that Hill’s conduct was inappropriate but ultimately harmless.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Each of these shifts depend on market data that is reliable, licensed and machine-readable in ways legacy infrastructure was not built to deliver.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Kara Seiter helped the Sundevils win the optional vault title to place fourth in the all-around.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Also like Hyperliquid, Variational’s trading app Omni offers a vault of assets that act as a counterparty to user trades, called Omni Liquidity Provider, or OLP.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Asian markets climbed, led by Japan's Nikkei , while major bourses in Europe are also set for a positive end to the trading week.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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If patients test positive, the app provides information on booking follow-up care appointments.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
22 May 2026
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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