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
Guests may also call the PHX Arena security department at 602-379-2055.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Michelle Perry has been promoted to deputy bureau chief of NBC News, having previously run the network’s justice and national security unit.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Advertisement The President dismissed the persistent interest in Epstein as a distraction fueled by political sabotage, insisting that his administration was focused on issues that mattered—border security, the economy, energy independence, and cracking down on voter fraud.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 July 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Michelle Perry has been promoted to deputy bureau chief of NBC News, having previously run the network’s justice and national security unit.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Advertisement The President dismissed the persistent interest in Epstein as a distraction fueled by political sabotage, insisting that his administration was focused on issues that mattered—border security, the economy, energy independence, and cracking down on voter fraud.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Jennings is a very useful player in a defense that prioritizes defenders who can eat up space and set the edge against the run.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The key rotation on offense and defense was pretty much settled after two straight playoff runs.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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And there is no guarantee that the Special Tribunal’s defendants will solely be Russians, Forde predicts.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Japanese side has said only 1% to 2% of the overall amount will be actual investment, with the rest being loans and loan guarantees.—
Sakura Murakami,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Employers retain broad authority to regulate cannabis use, set drug testing policies, and manage workplace safety.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Do the needs of a few bicycle riders throughout the county trump safety on our highways?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Vidal missed a pass protection pickup on the first sack.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Newmark Security would go on to remove the headache of hardware management from their client end users, in addition to the management of compliance and data protection, all the while managing the hardware from the cloud.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ishiba, in a speech, reiterated his government’s pledge to work toward a world without nuclear weapons, but did not mention the treaty and again indicated his government’s support for nuclear weapons possession for deterrence.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Despite Trump’s campaign pledge, the White House has no current plans to mandate insurance coverage for IVF.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, expect plenty of discussion over how to structure average retail investors’ access to private equity and private debt with the same kind of safeguards required under ERISA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In January, just before President Joe Biden left office, the agency reemphasized that guidance as part of new safeguards for public housing tenants; that doesn’t include a recommendation about whether evictions should be included on tenants’ records as part of such deals.—
Sawyer Loftus,
ProPublica,
5 Aug. 2025
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He is held without bond and faces one count of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, one count of possession of cocaine and one count of trespassing in an operational area of an airport, Teri Barbera, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said late Tuesday.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tamura had fired most of two 30-round magazines of .223 ammunition in a matter of minutes, the official said.—
John Miller,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Joy Sunday: Nevermore Academy kind of acts as a shield for Bianca in season one.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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