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as in security
the state of not being exposed to danger
we were lucky to make it to safety just as the lions broke loose from their cage at the zoo
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Recent Examples of safety
But despite all the new safety measures, teens and tweens are savvy.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Arica Croone, a second-year exercise science student, said Kirk’s shooting highlights the need for campus safety.
—Matthew Cupelli, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Southern University in Louisiana, Clark Atlanta University, and nearby Spelman College were among the campuses impacted, as administrators, students and faculty moved to safety.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles because of a defect with hands-free highway assist, federal safety regulators said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for safety
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Arica Croone, a second-year exercise science student, said Kirk’s shooting highlights the need for campus safety.
—Matthew Cupelli, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Southern University in Louisiana, Clark Atlanta University, and nearby Spelman College were among the campuses impacted, as administrators, students and faculty moved to safety.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is recalling more than 24,000 vehicles because of a defect with hands-free highway assist, federal safety regulators said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The operation is being run by NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO), and is modeled on the Baltic Sentry operation introduced in January 2025 to enhance security in the Baltic Sea.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her challengers have highlighted these controversies as evidence the city is due for a changing of the guard.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The castle itself is an enemy in its own right, shifting and breaking around the slayers to throw them off guard and keep them apart.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Apex provides life insurance and supplemental coverage to millions of policyholders across North America, offering affordable protection to working families who need it most.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company could work with the government to determine if a waiver could be granted without violating standards such as patient privacy, safety and consumer protection.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The extra-large, rectangular shape offers enough space for long lengths and fluffy curls, while the strong, extra-long teeth form a lock that secures every last strand.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In his ’70s heyday, few actors possessed Redford’s star wattage, aided considerably by his tousled blond locks, granite jaw and million-dollar smile.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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