safes

plural of safe
as in vaults
a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay

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Recent Examples of safes Head into the remainder of the year with travel essentials that offer a little extra peace of mind, including luggage locks, portable travel safes, and personal alarms that can help deter pickpockets. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The group shattered windows, stole or attempted to steal cash, register drawers and safes. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open. — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Borg and another unidentified suspect were seen on video breaking into a district building in Challenger Drive in Alameda and making off with two safes, according to police. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 There were no gun safes or locks found during a search of the home, per the outlet. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 The safes had been seized in a pot shop raid, a source within the Sheriff’s Office said. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 Amenities include plush duvets, fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs with streaming, individual climate control, safes, garment steamers, and pet-friendly options. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safes
vaults
Noun
  • Swift’s propensity for clearing her musical vaults answers to a more-is-better audience ethos.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Sudan’s civil war turned its national museum into a battlefield and crime scene, with ancient statues shattered, skeletal remains scorched and vaults of gold looted.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Safes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safes. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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