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
After the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul in 2021, Pakistan had anticipated a more cooperative security environment, based on earlier experiences in the 1990s.
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Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Her report made numerous recommendations related to the planning of events at Wembley and security at the stadium, but also suggested that the legal framework to deal with tailgating should be significantly tightened.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond protocols and risk assessments, in times of conflict, air defense systems bring additional layers of security for travelers.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Michael Flynn was the national security adviser for less than a month.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Her report made numerous recommendations related to the planning of events at Wembley and security at the stadium, but also suggested that the legal framework to deal with tailgating should be significantly tightened.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond protocols and risk assessments, in times of conflict, air defense systems bring additional layers of security for travelers.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Michael Flynn was the national security adviser for less than a month.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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The crash happened shortly after the plane took off, according to Colombia's defense minister.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her order came after a juror passed a note asking if the trial was on schedule and after defense lawyers struggled to work the courtroom equipment on Monday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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And the mayors want a guarantee that $1 billion will be in future budgets every year.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran’s conditions include a demand for guarantees that the US and Israel won’t resume their attacks, reparations for war damages and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported today.—
Jennifer Duggan,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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The higher cost reflects additional safety features, including cable stays, steel beams and dual pylons, as well as a more conventional construction method approved by FDOT.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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By enabling submarines to deploy and recover unmanned vehicles while remaining hidden, the technology enhances both mission flexibility and operational safety.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Home routers and mesh systems are critical to national security and consumer protection, and today’s decision is a step forward.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The government offers no protection to these villagers.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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That’s due to an Oklahoma law that requires anyone who accepts such an appointment to sign a pledge not to run for the post in the next election.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday unveiled a new office dedicated to community safety, a tentative first step toward fulfilling a key campaign pledge to reduce the role of police in responding to mental health emergencies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The boxes bore the same lot number as ammunition found in Moïse’s home, according to a photograph also submitted by the government.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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For Ukraine, the technology could have particular value in artillery operations, where large quantities of ammunition must be transported and loaded repeatedly under combat conditions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the department met with RollKall executives to review safeguards in place.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, Google’s Android team has also been on social media to explain and defend the safeguards.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield The Golden Dome initiative is designed as a comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield capable of detecting and intercepting a wide range of threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Had action been deferred, Iran’s rapidly increasing ballistic missile would have soon reached the point of immunity — erecting a shield of threatened destruction behind which the mullah’s nuclear program could be rebuilt.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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