as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road
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Recent Examples of unsecured
Don't forget to secure your kids' devices too. 5) Be cautious on public Wi-Fi
Avoid accessing financial accounts on public networks: Never share sensitive info over unsecured Wi-Fi.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
After receiving a warrant to search the home shortly after 2:30 p.m., police found several unsecured firearms in one room of the home.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Inspectors said the restaurant was missing a probe thermometer, and there was an unsecured fire extinguisher in a dry storage room.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
After receiving a warrant to search the home shortly after 2:30 p.m., police found several unsecured firearms in one room of the home.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Inspectors said the restaurant was missing a probe thermometer, and there was an unsecured fire extinguisher in a dry storage room.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reaches for a loose ball against Natasha Cloud #9 of the New York Liberty during a game against the New York Liberty at College Park Center on July 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The top has a casual, loose fit that’ll feel comfortable to wear with shorts now and jeans later, especially if it’s paired with a cozy cardigan for added warmth once fall arrives.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So Enid feels a bit insecure in their friendship and doesn’t know why Wednesday’s pushing her out.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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As discussed in the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Osbourne — who died July 22 at the age of 76 — could be touchingly insecure for a beloved and wildly influential metal legend.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the footage, the wooden wall can be seen falling forward with a thud, while two vertical cables hang behind, apparently slack.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park, 3305 Corporate Ave, Weston, is an indoor entertainment park with trampolines, dodgeball court, battle beam, climbing walls, ropes course, slack line, dunk hoops, ninja course arcade games, children’s areas (soft-play playground) and the Drey Café.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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And, true to Hidden Hills’ equestrian roots, a detached horse stable stands ready to support an active lifestyle.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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Someone Almost Killed Thing Before the identities of the Hyde and its master were revealed, someone stabbed Thing, the detached hand that is the Addams family’s companion, in the back and left him hanging in Wednesday’s room.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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