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
As in previous crackdowns, security forces have responded with riot police, tear gas, and live ammunition.
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Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Those expenses would include upgraded facilities, charter flights, five-star hotels, medical services, security and arenas.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Keeping Good Street open could also require five new full‑time caregivers, plus support staff and funds for security and building upkeep, Sneed said.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The occupant of a security booth across the street, beside the Smithsonian, wasn’t getting involved.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Those expenses would include upgraded facilities, charter flights, five-star hotels, medical services, security and arenas.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Keeping Good Street open could also require five new full‑time caregivers, plus support staff and funds for security and building upkeep, Sneed said.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The occupant of a security booth across the street, beside the Smithsonian, wasn’t getting involved.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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But Denver’s defense seemed to stay home with Jokic and company early in the game.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete after the athlete sued to block the state's law to keep biological males out of girls' sports, addressed the allegations at a news conference Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Because there's no guarantee repellents will keep your pets from eating plants, avoid using sprays that contain toxic ingredients like essential oils.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Entrenched obstacles to a peace deal were Russia's demands that Ukraine hand over its eastern Donbas region, and Ukraine's demands for security guarantees from Western partners to deter Russia from invading Ukraine again in the future.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Besides Han, Yoon’s defense, safety and justice ministers, spy and police chiefs as well as some of his top military commanders have been indicted on rebellion and other charges related to the martial law imposition.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Common Sense Media's Risk Assessment of AI Toys Common Sense Media tested three popular AI toys on the market for technical performance, content safety, developmental appropriateness, privacy practices, and attachment risks.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rasouli doesn’t recommend relying on cheese for protection against dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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PolitiFact is tracking updates on this pledge as part of our MAGA-Meter roster of 75 second-term Trump campaign promises.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the final scene, Ki-tae makes a pledge to devote his loyalty to the president and to the country in his new role.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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In announcing Zimmerman's sentence, the Russian court published on social media a slideshow that included a video of a white sailing boat and photos of a sniper rifle and ammunition allegedly found on board, and of a man sitting on the vessel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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He is also prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Press freedom must be restored to enable journalists and news organizations to investigate our recent past and serve as a safeguard of transparency going forward.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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This underscores gold's role as a safeguard against currency devaluation.—
Sharon Wu,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video footage did not appear to capture any rocks, bottles or fireworks being thrown at the federal officers or any shields held by the protesters.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Even today, class and education serve as shields from the Delta’s violent culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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