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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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
These rules help keep officers and the public safe, including by preventing unintentional discharges of firearms.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Southeast Asian countries that have borne the brunt of the fuel supply shock, such as Malaysia and Thailand , have also reportedly secured assurances from Iran for the safe passage of their vessels following diplomatic intervention with Tehran.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Hillbilly hippies with dreadlock beards buried safes in the woods containing hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
These rules help keep officers and the public safe, including by preventing unintentional discharges of firearms.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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If the umbrella flips or begins to blow with the wind, a grip will provide a secure hold that allows the user to operate the item with ease.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new space will house offices for the first lady, kitchen space, a double-decker colonnade and upgrades to a secure underground military complex.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet the homage to Badinter proved strikingly uncontroversial, with politicians from opposite ends of the political spectrum striving to claim him as one of their own.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The bill was relatively uncontroversial and passed with 107 yes votes to only 37 no votes.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious of calls or emails claiming to be from your bank asking for verification or urgent action.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Be cautious — but don’t write off rattlesnakes as vicious, the experts say.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For now, the evidence shows that kratom is an opioid with real risks – not a harmless supplement.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Across social media, videos show pups reacting to everything from fake treats and disappearing acts to harmless tricks like surprising them on walks outside, leaving them confused, curious and hilariously offended.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Affordable yet reliable, the JBL Vibe Beam wireless earbuds are terrific for listening to your favorite tunes while commuting, hiking, exercising or at the beach.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a reliable method for keeping crows out of your yard and letting the others live in peace.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the song in expert hands, Dave Meyer, the commercial’s director, asked to add other off-kilter elements, including a plotline about Nickelback and Megan stealing new Cheetos from a vault and loading them on to a giant truck that would also serve as their escape vehicle.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Suffice to say, the ingredients (now in my vault) are very high quality.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Knowing that raising good humans is still part of the secret sauce to success means that in the end, the kids are going to be alright.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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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 Heat starting unit’s only positive minutes on Friday came to begin the third quarter when the Cavaliers were already ahead by more than 30 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coleman ran track, played basketball and football, and was known for his humor and positive outlook.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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