Synonyms of safeties

safeties

noun

plural of safety

as in guards

a protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation

the gun couldn't be fired as long as the safety was on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guards
• locks
• shields
• defenses
• fail-safes
• protections
• safeguards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of safeties

Reese and Styles were this draft’s best athletes, and there were other safeties in this class with better physical attributes, but Downs was the best pure football player in the class. — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Morris refers to Brown by his nickname, Tig, and said all the safeties have been impressive in terms of defending passes and communicating with All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

At times, the rookie defensive back will be with the nickels and safeties. — Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Brown, who was promoted from his position as Cook’s safeties coach in January, has already seen his story presence affect his team. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

With Smith-Wade working with the safeties, Simmons’ job security is fluid. — Mike Kaye june 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026

Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson led the safeties, as expected, followed by Dell Pettus, who was involved in an incidental collision at the end of one completion. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026