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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
Footwear News, 7 May 2026
But as these installations move closer to homes and hospitals, mostly safe isn’t good enough.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Prospective buyers have multiple colorways to choose from here, including iterations with reflective accents that will make your nighttime walks that much safer.
—Footwear News, 7 May 2026
But as these installations move closer to homes and hospitals, mostly safe isn’t good enough.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Noun
When a piano tuner’s extraordinary hearing reveals a knack for cracking safes, his quiet New York routine gives way to a risky life of crime—just as the possibility of love suggests another future.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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My goal is an immigration system that is secure, orderly and humane.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Each customer’s data remains in their own secure environment and is used only to train their models.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, there’s probably more money to be made when you’re understood, accepted, and uncontroversial by everyone.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Free expression on campus, as in life, is not always polite, tidy, or uncontroversial.—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The measure passed Wednesday stops short of a categorical ban that some have sought, but was still met with cautious optimism by traffic safety reformers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The defense, which only improved post-Olympics after Paul Coffey returned behind the bench, collapsed in front of an incredibly cautious goaltending tandem.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The right-hander blanked the Rockies for five innings, allowing four harmless singles over.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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While most are harmless, some have the potential to become malignant over time.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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As markets continue to adjust, gold coins are expected to maintain their position as a reliable store of value.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The warehouse becomes a secure vault guaranteeing the bank that the wheels exist, are in good condition and match the pledge register.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Materials used for caskets and vaults are often made of wood, metal or concrete that require mining or tree cutting and huge amounts of energy to produce.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an interview with WWD, Stéphane de La Faverie, president and chief executive officer, sounded positive and was clearly feeling some additional traction in a slippery consumer landscape.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Although studio Universal had wanted to skip critic screenings, Gunn managed to persuade them otherwise, reasoning that some positive reviews might sell a few extra tickets.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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