1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in protecting
providing safety
we tried to find a safe place to hide our valuables while we went swimming
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
rewarded safe drivers with lower insurance rates
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
that pain reliever is safe for most people to take
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
she always offers safe advice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of safe
Kennedy has rejected the federal government’s current vaccine-monitoring systems; decades of research has shown immunizations are safe and effective for most people.
—
CNN Money, 4 June 2026
That's especially problematic for seniors and Social Security recipients, both of whom should be looking for safe and effective ways to boost their savings right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Consumers deserve safe products, accurate labels and strong protections against underage sales.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Skydream's answer is an Intelligent Mobility suite designed to make towing safe, stable, and simple.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for safe
CNN Money, 4 June 2026
That's especially problematic for seniors and Social Security recipients, both of whom should be looking for safe and effective ways to boost their savings right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Consumers deserve safe products, accurate labels and strong protections against underage sales.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Skydream's answer is an Intelligent Mobility suite designed to make towing safe, stable, and simple.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for safe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
-
Instead of using an open tote, keep your valuables close at hand with a secure bag that stays close to your body and zips shut.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
-
In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Adjective
-
From that concern emerged what was then, and remains, an uncontroversial, bedrock moral principle.—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
-
After all, there’s probably more money to be made when you’re understood, accepted, and uncontroversial by everyone.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
Adjective
-
The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
-
Ciara is very cautious and played it slow in opening her heart up to West.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Adjective
-
McCarty adds that while many sleepmaxxing practices are relatively harmless, mouth taping may be the exception.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
-
The bill seeks to hold prospective payees financially harmless by excluding any payouts from their gross income.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
-
These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
-
For the most part, all reliable and good, though occasionally, particularly during trips off-hours when ridership would fall off, the experience could be dicey with the train car almost empty and a rider shouting, swearing, smoking or even being threatening.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
-
Players had four tries per hour to guess the order and could win at most one BOGO entrée or double protein during the campaign, along with the chance to win the grand prize of free burritos for a year, which was granted to the first player to unlock the vault each hour.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
-
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Adjective
-
The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
-
The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
One more win on Saturday would turn those party celebrations into something even more special and would only enhance those positive vibes around the club.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
-
Her results came back as estrogen receptor-positive stage 2A breast cancer, meaning her cancer had estrogen receptors that would respond to hormone therapy drugs.—
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
