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
Jennifer and James Crumbley were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials after prosecutors presented evidence of an unsecured gun at their home and their indifference toward their son's mental health.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Just after noon on Monday, March 2, a woman left the car to get food, leaving five children inside the vehicle unattended with an unsecured weapon inside, 1st Assistant Chief Charles Fitzgerald said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood group’s petition says the property has been left unsecured, causing break-ins and squatting, while several units have been severely damaged by fire alongside issues with water, trash, mold and vermin.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
As unsecured creditors, gift card holders fall well down the line of creditors when a company goes bankrupt, Rossman said.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Just after noon on Monday, March 2, a woman left the car to get food, leaving five children inside the vehicle unattended with an unsecured weapon inside, 1st Assistant Chief Charles Fitzgerald said.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The neighborhood group’s petition says the property has been left unsecured, causing break-ins and squatting, while several units have been severely damaged by fire alongside issues with water, trash, mold and vermin.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2026
As unsecured creditors, gift card holders fall well down the line of creditors when a company goes bankrupt, Rossman said.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 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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Dallas Lincoln guard Ar'Jayla Elder (5), left, eyes a loose ball as well as Fredericksburg guard Rilyn Grona (0) during first quarter action.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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But that hustle, that desire to dive for a loose ball, that remains.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But then his work began to feel insecure, especially as federal leaders characterized scientists as inept, corrupt, and partisan.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Those of you who chose to vote for a narcissistic, insecure racist rather than an African-American woman with an impeccable record and no baggage are to blame.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 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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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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The number of days homes spent on the market dropped sharply, down 30% for attached homes and 40% for detached homes.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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