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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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as in guarantees
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
their house will serve as security for the loan
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Recent Examples of securities
According to a securities filing, Corning granted Nvidia warrants to purchase up to 3 million shares — at an exercise price of fractions of a penny — for a total of $500 million.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission sued him for allegedly violating securities law.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 4 May 2026
But Congress did not update the relevant securities laws, leaving most 403(b) plans unable to offer CITs without further action.
—Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
He was convicted on all charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the comprehensive dismantling of the federal government’s oversight of cryptocurrencies, in which the Biden administration treated crypto as securities subject to SEC regulation.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The suit identified one of the senior leaders as Michael Rapino, Live Nation’s longtime chief executive, who received almost $90 million in compensation in the three years ending in 2025, securities filings show.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Meta also continues to invest in new technologies to combat securities investment and other scams, the company said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Seoul police have applied for a warrant to detain Bang Si-hyuk, chair and founder of Hybe, over alleged securities fraud tied to the K-pop conglomerate’s public listing, Reuters reported.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission sued him for allegedly violating securities law.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 4 May 2026
But Congress did not update the relevant securities laws, leaving most 403(b) plans unable to offer CITs without further action.
—Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
He was convicted on all charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the comprehensive dismantling of the federal government’s oversight of cryptocurrencies, in which the Biden administration treated crypto as securities subject to SEC regulation.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The suit identified one of the senior leaders as Michael Rapino, Live Nation’s longtime chief executive, who received almost $90 million in compensation in the three years ending in 2025, securities filings show.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Meta also continues to invest in new technologies to combat securities investment and other scams, the company said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Seoul police have applied for a warrant to detain Bang Si-hyuk, chair and founder of Hybe, over alleged securities fraud tied to the K-pop conglomerate’s public listing, Reuters reported.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securities
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Such variances can come into play whenever the strict application of community guidelines would cause undue hardship, and directors may also consider conditional approvals that require additional safeguards and modifications.—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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With some consumers increasingly trying to get their medical information on the internet, Turco said the bill provides safeguards for physical and mental health.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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European film professionals want guarantees that funding for cinema is locked into the AgoraEU budget, and not diverted to other projects or industries.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Russian air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday, in what appeared to be a major attack after Moscow spurned Kyiv’s ceasefire earlier in the week and tension mounted over safety at Russia’s upcoming Victory Day celebrations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The forward was a nightmare for opposing defenses, finishing the year with 30 goals and nine assists, including five crucial playoff goals.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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People are planting trees, businesses are making pledges, and communities around the world are looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Many other pledges have poured in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Governor Lamont should return this bill to the legislature and insist on something narrower, more precise, and more consistent with constitutional protections for families.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Modern aircraft systems and cockpit alerts are designed to enhance safety, meaning alarms and delays are signs that protections are working.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Key elements in the talks are for Iran to agree not to develop nuclear weapons and to allow commercial traffic through the strait and reopen the strait to commercial traffic.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Five guys armed with automatic weapons ask him to step out of his truck.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Securities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securities. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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