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
The company views the tournament as an opportunity to demonstrate how robots can help venue staff and security teams manage large crowds and complex event setups.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Montevidoni later testified that Rinderknecht also used ChatGPT to look for information about the home address and security protocols of DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The rapid growth of AI infrastructure has raised important questions about energy use, sustainability, security, cost and community impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Unlike Gabbard, Pulte is not a military veteran and does not appear to have worked in the national security space.
—James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Montevidoni later testified that Rinderknecht also used ChatGPT to look for information about the home address and security protocols of DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The rapid growth of AI infrastructure has raised important questions about energy use, sustainability, security, cost and community impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Unlike Gabbard, Pulte is not a military veteran and does not appear to have worked in the national security space.
—James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Elijah Just rumbled toward the box and seemed to pinball around the Iranian defense.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lukaku's presence caused the Egyptian defense to scramble, and the ball appeared to ricochet into the net off of a defender's foot.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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When installed correctly, with the proper slope, however, many models offer some protection from drizzles or light showers, but this isn’t a guarantee.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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First, trust needs to come through technical guarantees rather than geographic restrictions.—
Leonard Lim,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Quick hits Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, who is seeing time at safety, blitzed Pickett for a would-be sack during 11-on-11 work.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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On public safety, Raman said city leaders have focused too heavily on increasing police staffing without doing enough to reduce demands on officers through alternative response programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The alleged threat is portrayed as undermining First Amendment protections for freedom of association, which concerns the ability of groups to engage in expression and group activities without government interference.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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But Larsen said shipping lines also need clarity on matters such as keeping ships a safe distance from each other and naval protection.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Thursday's news moves Eaton one step closer to fulfilling its pledge to divest its Mobility division.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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The first was ‘Abrazados por el futbol‘ (Embraced by futbol), an anti-discrimination pledge that had Mexico stars Rafael Marquez, Javier Hernandez and Andres Guardado as early signatories.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Proper's father also said his son had recently obtained camping gear, food, ballistic plates, a new shotgun, rifle, ammunition, magazines and plate carriers, the FBI said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The commission did, however, approve an additional safeguard that officials said would protect the city in a situation where the developers turn around and sell the land for a major profit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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The lawsuit is seeking an unspecified amount of money and asking for better safeguards to be put in place within ChatGPT’s system.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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This lightweight neck gaiter can function as a sweatband, face covering, hat, or neck shield, depending on what the day calls for.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Major shield shades and a striking pendant give it a healthy dose of attitude.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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