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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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 June 2025
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
If this is your first run at owning a bike that gets ridden frequently, the below is a good starting point to keep you (and your cargo) safe—and your bike running.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
While relatively safe for humans in small doses, THC can be toxic for dogs.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Put it in your safe and leave it there until [the end of your trip].
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
If this is your first run at owning a bike that gets ridden frequently, the below is a good starting point to keep you (and your cargo) safe—and your bike running.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The team has helped clients find the right vehicle, negotiate the price and even secure financing.—
R.J. Shook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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His on-screen style was smooth and, ironically, given the way his BBC career has ended, uncontroversial, preferring to let his pundits sound off on the game’s big issues.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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This board applauds such sensible decision-making, which should be completely uncontroversial.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Here are some tips to choose high-quality olive oil: Be cautious with olive oils that bear significantly lower prices.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Selling such toys violates a New York law inspired by police encounters that have resulted in fatalities because the guns, though harmless, look like actual firearms.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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These snakes are also harmless to humans, the department points out, as their diet consists primarily of rodents and other small mammals but also commonly includes lizards, birds and bird eggs.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Lightweight, quick-drying, and trail-tough, these pants have been a reliable companion for hiking and travel.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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Its toll is seen as generally reliable by U.N. agencies and independent experts, though Israel has challenged its numbers.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The moment a secret is used—in a script, an API call or a pipeline—the vault loses all visibility and control.—
Ofir Har-Chen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Those do-it-all performances are the types of games that vault teams into the NBA Finals and players into superstardom.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Mia sometimes saw Diddy as her 'best friend and protector' During the second day of cross-examination, Mia's positive communications with Combs were again the subject of Combs' team's lengthy questioning.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Experiences, both positive and negative, have to be endured.—
Shotgun Spratling,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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To remove the paint from hinge mortises, remove the hinges and scrape away the paint using a 5-in-1 tool or a chisel, being careful not to cut into the wood itself.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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