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safeness

noun

Definition of safenessnext
as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger the safeness of her children was something that she worried about constantly

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  1. safety
  2. security
  3. protection
Noun
  • Sunday's accident was the Asia-Pacific region's third involving a ferry in less than a week, underscoring maritime transport safety concerns in an area heavily dependent on sea travel.
    — IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Vehicles generate information across diagnostics, maintenance, utilization, fuel consumption, safety and driver activity.
    — Suresh Rajapakse, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of safety
Noun
  • Long said after the shooting that six of his officers staffed the event and coordinated with Kirk's eight-person private security team.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Zuckerberg said Meta delayed releasing its Muse AI agent for several months to ensure its safety and security.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • The victim had been wearing a smartwatch issued to her by police for her protection.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • He was charged with invasion of privacy and a protection from abuse order was granted for his wife and adult stepdaughter.
    — Mamie Bah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of protection
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“Safeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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