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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
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Note: Health care professionals recommend consulting with a medical expert before using any ear-cleaning device to ensure safe and proper usage.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The workshop, hosted on a range about 90 miles outside the city, included an hourlong instructional course with interactive portions on proper gun locks and safes, safety gear and de-escalation tactics.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Federal and state firefighting efforts are operating from the air as long as wind conditions permit safe flights.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Note: Health care professionals recommend consulting with a medical expert before using any ear-cleaning device to ensure safe and proper usage.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
At least two original full-sized safes are on the showroom floor with the Bowman name.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The workshop, hosted on a range about 90 miles outside the city, included an hourlong instructional course with interactive portions on proper gun locks and safes, safety gear and de-escalation tactics.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Authorities say the checkpoints are necessary to keep the area safe and secure.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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What to expect from closing ceremony Of the limited available details before Sunday’s closing ceremony, the plans appear largely uncontroversial.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
8 Aug. 2024
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Their choices will be formally ratified by the House Republican Conference and the whole House, a process that is generally uncontroversial.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
12 Dec. 2024
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Still, the Dodgers plan to be cautious with the right-hander at the outset of the 2025 season.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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People who are pregnant should be cautious, as flaxseeds might have mild hormonal effects.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many people receive similar messages that seem harmless at first glance but could potentially be part of a more sinister scheme.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Colon Cancer Though having smelly farts is usually harmless, excessive gas may be a sign of colon cancer.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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As a meta-analysis, the researchers noted that their report provides more reliable answers than a smaller, singular study.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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An uptick in office lease signings has led some to hope the office rental market has hit bottom, but others, like landlord and developer Garrett Lee, believe there’s a more reliable path forward than trying to convince tenants to return: converting offices into apartments.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Her husband Robert Sims (Common) leads her and their son to the vault, but the all-knowing voice says only Camille can stay—despite Sims’ endless dedication to the silo, he is not deemed the best person to be the next head of IT.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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While pulling off the diamond heist of a lifetime, Wilson and Nick become friends by breaking into the most secure vaults in Nice, France’s World Diamond district.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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The question the Leafs or any other potential acquiring team need to ask themselves here: How significantly would a reduction in role impact Granlund’s ability to make a positive impact in his new environment?—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The birds tested positive for H5N1 influenza, the bird flu that has been infecting people, poultry and pets since 2022.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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