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
The company denied that there were unsecured locker-type facilities, arguing that there were lockers with locks provided for employees, along with security.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramos was briefly booked into uptown’s jail on Wednesday before getting out with a $5,000 unsecured bond, according to the sheriff’s office and jail records.
—Ryan Oehrli
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Once the priority debts are paid, the remaining money will be paid to general unsecured creditors, such as passengers seeking refunds, and each creditor may receive only a small fraction of what is owed.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2023, he was arrested twice in New Hanover County and released on unsecured bonds.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsecured
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Ramos was briefly booked into uptown’s jail on Wednesday before getting out with a $5,000 unsecured bond, according to the sheriff’s office and jail records.
—Ryan Oehrli
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Once the priority debts are paid, the remaining money will be paid to general unsecured creditors, such as passengers seeking refunds, and each creditor may receive only a small fraction of what is owed.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
In 2023, he was arrested twice in New Hanover County and released on unsecured bonds.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 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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Besides the basic ABCs, Gutierrez encouraged cyclists to check the quick releases on their wheels to ensure the mechanism does not come loose and release the wheel while biking.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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ShinyHunters has operated for years as a loose collective.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dillon Latham grew up in a small town in Virginia feeling insecure about his looks.—
Matt Cullinan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 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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The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The property also features a detached, two-story guest house with two independent living spaces.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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