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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
Sacramento County health inspectors closed a local diner, a Vietnamese restaurant and a boba tea shop after discovering over dozens of German cockroaches and other food safety violations.
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Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Tanis Marquette was featured on Innovators’ Journey to discuss occupational health and safety and sustainable leadership.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s the call coach Mike McDaniel chose to make on fourth-and-2, down eight points to the Baltimore Ravens late in the second quarter, seemingly calling a fade for De’Von Achane while he’s being covered 1-on-1 by Ravens All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, who is 6-foot-4, 218 pounds.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Patterson needs to be upfront and visible about safety on public transit, Peacock said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Tanis Marquette was featured on Innovators’ Journey to discuss occupational health and safety and sustainable leadership.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s the call coach Mike McDaniel chose to make on fourth-and-2, down eight points to the Baltimore Ravens late in the second quarter, seemingly calling a fade for De’Von Achane while he’s being covered 1-on-1 by Ravens All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, who is 6-foot-4, 218 pounds.
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Patterson needs to be upfront and visible about safety on public transit, Peacock said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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In both cases, Israel sought to justify its aggression as a necessary security measure to protect its southern communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, in previous shutdowns, these essential workers have eventually started to call out from work in increasing numbers, which has led to longer security lines and delays at some airports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That was especially the case with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who was among more than two dozen arrested for his role in the sports betting FBI probe.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his recent appearance on Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler, Eugene Levy meets the Prince of Wales, 43, on the grounds of Windsor Castle — and the actor is immediately caught off guard by the royal’s mode of transportation.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its criminal activities include drug trafficking, arms trafficking, protection racketeering, loansharking, and turf wars against other criminal organizations in the area.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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The fire activated the building’s fire protection sprinklers on the 12th, 13th and 14th floors, and the water caused a power outage, according to the fire department.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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Also, the child safety lock is a feature that parents (and pet parents) will enjoy.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The macaques were secured by three gates, each fastened by two sets of locks and latches.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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