safeness

noun

Definition of safenessnext
as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger the safeness of her children was something that she worried about constantly

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  1. safety
  2. security
  3. protection
Noun
  • In September, the $2 trillion company made historic concessions to drivers after years of organizing, paying $2.2 billion to improve driver safety and raise wages.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While the cause of the incident and the exact number of fatalities remains unclear, Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed there were fatalities and announced the deployment of security forces to the site to prevent further casualties and ensure safety in the aftermath.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of safety
Noun
  • The sweet single-story home featured a top-of-the-line security system and was situated behind 20-foot-high hedges, likely a welcome sanctuary to recoup following her kidney transplant surgery.
    Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The new guidance may have surprised consumers — but not security experts.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of security
Noun
  • This number should be zero or close to it if herd immunity existed, which refers to the protection conferred onto a community against a contagious disease when a certain percentage of the population becomes immune.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Brave Search is also heavily focused on privacy protections.
    David Nield, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of protection
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“Safeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeness. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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