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as in secure
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the minute the rain started, we looked for a place where we would be safe from a drenching downpour
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as in protecting
providing safety
we tried to find a safe place to hide our valuables while we went swimming
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as in uncontroversial
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
when chatting with strangers, she prefers to stick to safe topics such as the weather
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
rewarded safe drivers with lower insurance rates
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as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
that pain reliever is safe for most people to take
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
she always offers safe advice
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Recent Examples of safe
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Hours later, the 19 Kids and Counting alum shared another update after Derek returned home, revealing that the entire family was safe amid the dangerous weather conditions.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
In addition, the Medical College of Wisconsin will receive an additional $25,000 to provide gun safes for retailers that don't have adequate storage and want dedicated storage for the program.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024
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With overwhelming support from viewers, Ileana later updated her TikTok with footage of the five kittens now safe and sound in a 5-foot crate inside her home.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Hours later, the 19 Kids and Counting alum shared another update after Derek returned home, revealing that the entire family was safe amid the dangerous weather conditions.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Other property-wide amenities include air conditioning, in-room safes, coffee makers, spacious bathrooms, king beds, fridges, smart TVs, bathrobes, and slippers.
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The private plunge pool at a Lagoon View Suite.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
In addition, the Medical College of Wisconsin will receive an additional $25,000 to provide gun safes for retailers that don't have adequate storage and want dedicated storage for the program.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 28 May 2024
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Far from moving toward victory, Israel is becoming less secure in the region, less stable at home, and less likely to find a durable solution with the Palestinians.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House, a changing of the guard at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a usually uncontroversial agency, is set to take place within a handful of months.William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortune's Geoff Colvin argues that politics are blowing the otherwise uncontroversial deal out of the water.Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
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As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over recent months, concerns about inflation and economic stability have kept the Fed on a cautious path, with officials maintaining a close watch on key indicators.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jar Jar Binks Actor Reflects on Backlash to Phantom Menace: 'My Career Began and Ended' with Star Wars (Exclusive) Mr. Reed, Grant’s character in Heretic, appears to be harmless at first, welcoming two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints into his home.Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Microaggressions can seem harmless or minor, but can accumulate and cause significant stress or discomfort for the recipient.Michaela Zee, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eisenberg, who co-stars here with Kieran Culkin, wrote himself a role that suits him ever so well, playing the by-the-book, uptight David, a married man with a reliable job and a reliable life.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Chief among those potentially destabilizing forces is that a fellow Republican will be in the White House — a reliable drag on GOP members of Congress during midterm elections.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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The trajectory of another famous figure in the Warner Bros. vault offers an example, Oberschelp says.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Last year, Carey’s video saw the singer being unfrozen from a vault just in time for Nov. 1.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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