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
Robots companies are barely talking about security in public, despite how damaging even the perception of an unsecured robot might be.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The brother had gotten access to an unsecured AR-style rifle that Ramos-Jimenez stored in the sibling's bedroom.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Beyond credit cards, Rodriguez reported owing $13,944 on unsecured personal loans and $12,558 on a Macy’s charge account, a type of credit that requires the full balance to be paid monthly and often has no preset limit.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Such as when the police are conducting a search warrant for an unrelated matter and encounter an unsecured firearm.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsecured
IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The brother had gotten access to an unsecured AR-style rifle that Ramos-Jimenez stored in the sibling's bedroom.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Beyond credit cards, Rodriguez reported owing $13,944 on unsecured personal loans and $12,558 on a Macy’s charge account, a type of credit that requires the full balance to be paid monthly and often has no preset limit.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Such as when the police are conducting a search warrant for an unrelated matter and encounter an unsecured firearm.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsecured
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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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The mixture is dense and creamy; adding broth helps to create a looser sauce .—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of families in Wyandotte County are housing insecure.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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That year, 30% of people over 65 were economically insecure and made less than $27,180.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oscar Bobb seized on a slack pass and led a counter-attack with Haaland and Reijnders on either side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Your arms should be down by your sides, and the towel should be slack and without tension.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside Online,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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But in listening to separate end-of-season reflections from Tucker and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, both sides sound detached.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the detached home market, there are 9,001 active listings year-to-date, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ monthly report.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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