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
An unsecured border strains local services and creates real public safety consequences.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
More than 98% of the loans disbursed are unsecured, as per the IPO filings.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Vladimir Ganz was granted release on a $100,000 unsecured bond.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
But gift cards are considered unsecured debt, which places them at the back of the line among the company's creditors.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsecured
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
More than 98% of the loans disbursed are unsecured, as per the IPO filings.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
Vladimir Ganz was granted release on a $100,000 unsecured bond.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
But gift cards are considered unsecured debt, which places them at the back of the line among the company's creditors.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsecured
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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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Working with the housing insecure population is best handled by local agencies who are aware of and connected to support services.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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From those forums, the logic migrated to TikTok and Instagram, where the algorithm found an audience of lonely, insecure young men who wanted more attention or acceptance in their own lives.—
Fay Bound-Alberti,
Time,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Having replaced McGinn, Sancho was still settling into the game’s pace, but was markedly slack in possession.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s why trains have a trick called slack action.—
Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is one reason why a partner of someone with avoidant attachment may perceive their partner as emotionally unavailable, overly self-sufficient, detached or distant or resistant to commitment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The price gap Condos generally cost less than detached homes, which is why first-time buyers often start there.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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