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
In 2023, he was arrested twice in New Hanover County and released on unsecured bonds.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
Apollo is expected to extend its unsecured debt holdings as part of a refinancing transaction, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter.
—Reshmi Basu, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2021, a massive online database apparently containing the personal information of up to one billion Chinese citizens was left unsecured and publicly accessible for more than a year until an anonymous user in a hacker forum offered to sell the data and brought it to wider attention in 2022.
—Isaac Yee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
Apollo is expected to extend its unsecured debt holdings as part of a refinancing transaction, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter.
—Reshmi Basu, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2021, a massive online database apparently containing the personal information of up to one billion Chinese citizens was left unsecured and publicly accessible for more than a year until an anonymous user in a hacker forum offered to sell the data and brought it to wider attention in 2022.
—Isaac Yee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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They are won or lost on the ability to come up with loose balls.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Vivian, who is in her thirties, wore a black baseball cap, loose sweats, and a thick fur coat twice her size.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Euphoria, Sweeney portrays Cassie Howard, an insecure girl in a toxic relationship with Nate.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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As a result, many individuals go through life feeling incredibly confused, extremely insecure and always lacking a crucial piece of the jigsaw.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what happens when the detox is over and the chorus of text pings, slack dings and social media notifications swells throughout the rest of the year?—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The mysterious Beast of Sugar Flats Road The head of the Beast of Sugar Flats Road looks like something out of a horror movie with its white-yellow fur, blackish skin, slack jaw, missing teeth and glass eyes.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tornado sucked out the front window of his house and ripped the door off his detached garage.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Gemini, however, brings the sparkle of clever insight, but their playful approach thrives more in detached, light-hearted settings.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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