1
as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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2
as in guarantee
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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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security
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Recent Examples of security
Two San Francisco police officers assigned to the mayor's security detail were injured during an altercation with two men Thursday evening in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood, officials said.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
These names are often picked for security purposes, strategy, morale and public perception.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspects, who were taken into custody, were part of a group blocking Lurie and his security team's vehicle Thursday evening in the troubled Tenderloin neighborhood.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump gave the military six months to phase out Claude, which is already widely embedded in military and national security platforms.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
These names are often picked for security purposes, strategy, morale and public perception.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspects, who were taken into custody, were part of a group blocking Lurie and his security team's vehicle Thursday evening in the troubled Tenderloin neighborhood.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump gave the military six months to phase out Claude, which is already widely embedded in military and national security platforms.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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The country maintains the region’s largest missile stockpile, combining MRBMs, maneuverable warheads, and decoys to strain defenses.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Orders from European nations such as Poland and Romania have powered massive gains in the sector as countries on the continent increase their defense spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s no guarantee halted research will be picked up elsewhere, whether by private industry or other countries.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ocean-facing balconies, a guarantee across any room category, may or may not have a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Coalie, however, isn’t selling forest fire prevention or personal safety awareness or fair housing regulations.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Always wear safety gear when working with tools and equipment.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Both OpenAI and Anthropic say users’ health information is kept separate from other types of data and is subject to additional privacy protections.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Avoid a short, no-win situation in mid-May, then buckle up for popularity, heightened ambitions, new clarity and cosmic protection over all.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Seniors Sawyer Dotson, a Lipscomb pledge, and Avery Webb comprise a lethal 3-point shooting duo.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of firearms also were recovered, including handguns with images of Santa Muerte (a Mexican folk saint venerated by drug dealers) and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Questionable Ten men, 25 guns, 12,846 rounds of ammunition and more on the boat.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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The group pummelled the bot with more than 1,000 prompts to bypass the safeguards and convince Claude they were allowed to test the system for vulnerabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The case is likely to intensify scrutiny over how large language models handle vulnerable users and whether current safeguards are sufficient.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The device could also be used to damp vibrations in aerospace vehicles, ships, and aircraft, and to provide a shield for sensitive military hardware and scientific instruments that are vulnerable to sudden shock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some oversized shield sunglasses, along with a handbag and stilettos adorned with Gucci's signature Horsebit hardware, topped off her edgy ensemble.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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