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
This unsecured system streamed real-time chats between users and their AI companions.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Gusty winds will blow around loose and unsecured objects, including holiday decor and festival tents.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Due to the strike, container ships could not be handled, secured or unsecured at the port’s terminals, putting seaside operations at a standstill.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Some of the gusty winds could last into Tuesday morning along the Northeast coast and could down tree branches and send unsecured objects flying.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Gusty winds will blow around loose and unsecured objects, including holiday decor and festival tents.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Due to the strike, container ships could not be handled, secured or unsecured at the port’s terminals, putting seaside operations at a standstill.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Some of the gusty winds could last into Tuesday morning along the Northeast coast and could down tree branches and send unsecured objects flying.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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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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Midway through the third quarter, true freshman linebacker Mason Posa, buried on the depth chart just weeks ago, ripped the ball loose at Washington’s 7-yard line and fell on it himself.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sanford jarred the ball loose as Zollers was loading up to pass, and the ball caromed to A&M’s Dalton Brooks virtually in stride behind Zollers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Even in the lighter, comedic moments, there’s someone deeply insecure underneath the surface.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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That can dampen rent hikes when tenants are monetarily insecure.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With power diffused among top leaders and their allies in the bureaucracy, party discipline was slack.—
Jonathan A. Czin,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Oct. 2025
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Loose layers can compress in a crash, leaving the harness too slack to protect the baby.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some feel detached, as if the shock still lingered, and the realization of survival despite the improbability had not set in.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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Other structures out on the property include a detached and heated garage with studio space and a barn with horse stalls and a workshop.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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