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
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  • 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
  • In the wake of Curry’s death, the Who Done It crew are begging Paramount to trawl its vaults and release the cut.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Safes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safes. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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