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
However, this particular security unit isn’t exactly a company-grade issue.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
But everyone else’s digital security will be needlessly diminished.
—Richard Forno, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
At the same time, LeBron James, his wife Savannah and their security team filed into the stands to watch Bronny James try to earn a spot in the NBA draft.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Traylor was hired in January of 2023 as the director of safety, security and risk management.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
But everyone else’s digital security will be needlessly diminished.
—Richard Forno, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
At the same time, LeBron James, his wife Savannah and their security team filed into the stands to watch Bronny James try to earn a spot in the NBA draft.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Traylor was hired in January of 2023 as the director of safety, security and risk management.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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This comes after the jury pool was narrowed to 45 candidates across three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The jury pool was narrowed down to 45 candidates over the course of three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Those restrictions upend the conventional understanding of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship guarantee for people born on U.S. soil, which the Supreme Court and most legal scholars have long interpreted to include only a few narrow exceptions, like the children of diplomats.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 May 2025
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But the presence of sporting director Giovanni Sartori — who has worked enough miracles at Chievo, Atalanta and Bologna to be a better candidate for Pope than Robert Prevost — was a guarantee.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Although the Trump administration may have good intentions in testing new vaccines for greater safety and transparency, the harm done by unintended consequences could be devastating.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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That’s the importance of the blindside protection of quarterback Patrick Mahomes — a point that should require no emphasis for anyone who watched the turnstile at left tackle in Kansas City during the 2024 season.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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Areas of Compliance Concern for Employers and Consumer Reporting Agencies While these statutory protections may ease some compliance burdens, employers and consumer reporting agencies must remain mindful of several significant risks under the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Shoot-for-the-moon pledges are still the right strategy according to the American Chamber of Commerce’s Solomon — whether each dollar comes through over the next several years is a matter that can be dealt with later.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Those looking for just the S1 sealer unit (to use with an existing Cuddy or Cuddy Lite toilet) will find that option at the $350 pledge level.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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However, President Donald Trump’s Education Department has rolled back that safeguard, reverting to the bare minimum exemption of $750 per month, a level set in 1996 that has never been adjusted for inflation.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Democratic senators are seeking safeguards on AI for the first time in Connecticut history in a bill that generated both strong support and deep opposition.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 May 2025
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There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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But there’s likely only so much the shield can do to protect its prospects.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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