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
Its release was previewed at the end of March, when Fortune identified its mention in an unsecured database on Anthropic’s website.
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Kevin Collier, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, that’s an unsecured policy.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Collier, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Now, that’s an unsecured policy.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 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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Step-by-Step Instructions Brush off any loose dirt or debris using a soft brush.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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On the other side of the scale is the danger of another Marshall fire, which investigators said was caused in part by a blaze that ignited near part of Xcel’s distribution system when a power line became loose and set parched vegetation on fire.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gaby’s proposal also felt like a completion, in a way, of her pattern of being insecure and and finding ways to not commit.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Food-insecure households need an additional $500 per month to meet basic expenses, the annual survey found.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 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 title may be clinical and detached; the image on its cover is anything but.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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