security

noun

si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce security (audio)
Definition of securitynext
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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3
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 Several troubling new details are included in the articles, including an accusation that ADA leadership knew in advance that members would be handing out copies of the editorial and deliberately set up an ambush by venue security and local police. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Marinella said candidates are still keeping the issue of border security top of mind for their voters. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 July 2026 Republicans and administration officials, like DHS head Markwayne Mullin, supported the president's call for stronger election security measures. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Ahead of the speech, elections and democracy experts had cautioned that the president may attempt to sow doubt about the security of the nation’s election system or bolster debunked fraud claims. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for security
Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
  1. defense
  2. guarantee
  3. safety
  4. protection
  5. pledge
  6. ammunition
  7. safeguard
  8. shield
Noun
  • Every child deserves security, dignity, and a community that stands fiercely in their defense.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • It is expected to back new air-defense commitments for Ukraine, which is still suffering under Russian attacks even as battlefield momentum shifts in Kyiv’s favor.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of defense
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  • The agency provides a range of financing tools, including loans, equity investment, political risk insurance, loan guarantees and project development funding.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Having an American spouse was hardly a guarantee of financial solvency, a landlord told her, because couples separated by deportation frequently got divorced.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of guarantee
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  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with an acid attack on six women in Jersey City, New Jersey, last month, public safety officials said.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Definition of safety
Noun
  • Asking the people with the least protection to spend the most courage is the most respectable alibi available to anyone with a title.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Still, locals hope the mountain’s cultural and natural wonders will secure it a place and will play a role in securing more protection for the mountain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of protection
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  • Importantly, Trump’s announcement on Monday also contradicted pledges by some of his top officials not to charge tolls in the strait.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • There's also an analog-style SIM Edition for driving control ($89 pledge, $149 retail), and a Creator Edition optimized for video editing, priced the same as the SIM Edition.
    — Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026
Definition of pledge
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  • State negotiators rejected the idea of allowing ranchers to use rubber bullets and other nonlethal ammunition because some can be confused for real bullets, Fisher said.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • During the Revolutionary War, General Washington worried that British troops were stockpiling weapons and ammunition in the fort and preparing to attack northern colonies.
    — Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of ammunition
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  • The company has repeatedly denied manipulating election results and says its technology contains safeguards designed to detect irregularities.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • As organizations continue to integrate AI into information workflows, maintaining independent human judgment may become one of their most important safeguards.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of safeguard
Noun
  • The particles pose one of the more severe threats for human activities in space, Brandt said, but the boundary of the heliosphere acts as a shield to protect our solar system from 70% of them.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • That’s why researchers are engineering the cancer-fighting cells to be smarter, and stronger, with a better sugar shield.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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