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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
At that time, Netflix adjusted its terms to state that contract terms could one day change due to technological, security, or regulatory needs, to clarify clauses, or to provide changes to the service, Il Sole 24 Ore reported.
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Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
His car burst into flames, and he was pulled out by witnesses, and coincidentally, the security detail of New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The letter also takes direct aim at Noem, who left her role last month and was replaced by DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, accusing her of prioritizing politics over security.
—Sarah Ploss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The other biggest concern is about job security.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
His car burst into flames, and he was pulled out by witnesses, and coincidentally, the security detail of New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The letter also takes direct aim at Noem, who left her role last month and was replaced by DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, accusing her of prioritizing politics over security.
—Sarah Ploss, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The other biggest concern is about job security.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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The All-Big 12 defense guard has been a key cog the last two seasons for the Horned Frogs as one of the best defenders in the country.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Amir Levy/Getty Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia all activated their air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran kept up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Without legal guarantees and amid Venezuela’s institutional crisis, major companies stayed away.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Having had the guarantee of becoming a professional footballer since the age of 14, his schoolwork had fallen by the wayside.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other times, the likes of junior safety Kyle Hall has gotten the defense riled up after batting down a ball that was basically in Wagner’s hands.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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County staff told the Herald there won’t be a deal if there aren’t sufficient public protections.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The styles have polarized lenses and feature 100% UVA/UVB protection.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the pledge was a regular occurrence in both the district's elementary and middle schools, while students in the high school did not participate in the ritual for two years.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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That report followed a pledge by French president Emmanuel Macron in 2017 to introduce restitution policy within five years.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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After the firearms were discovered in the home, a police K-9 unit trained in firearms and ammunition detection swept the school Tuesday night, but nothing was found.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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When she was arrested on March 9, 2022, she was found in possession of cocaine, cellphones, firearm magazines, and ammunition.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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For years, children have been warned not to share images online as a basic safeguard against exploitation.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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When that function collapses and every joke is screened for loyalty, society loses one of its best safeguards against tribal conformity.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The easy-to-use glossing treatment, which should be applied to damp hair and followed by a blow dryer to activate the frizz-fighting alpha acids, is a semi-permanent smoothing spray that basically creates a water-resistant shield to prevent flyaways—even in the most humid of places.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Teams unanimously approved sticking with the hardware for Artemis II and only adjusting the reentry trajectory, instead of replacing the heat shield.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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