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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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2
as in protecting
providing safety
we tried to find a safe place to hide our valuables while we went swimming
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3
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
Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Now, Teeny finally feels safe and has a new lease of life.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors say the units also held power tools commonly used in burglaries and opening safes.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The member will deactivate audible and visual emergency warning equipment (emergency lights and sirens), resume a safe speed and comply with all traffic laws.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Now, Teeny finally feels safe and has a new lease of life.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Normally, landing a star of Dončić’s caliber at such a young age would take every fleck of gold in the safe.
—C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors say the units also held power tools commonly used in burglaries and opening safes.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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The more secure methods — cashier’s checks, money orders, or online payment providers — can be inconvenient or carry costs that cut into the profit landlords make on their rent.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The law is not uncontroversial; its most outrageous use was to justify the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.—
Steven P. Grossman,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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Brought by Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons, an Arlington Democrat, the proclamation to dub March National Social Work Month appeared as uncontroversial as any other on the agenda, but opposition popped up during the court’s discussion of it.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2025
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With momentum building after the Oman meeting and market signals showing cautious optimism, the next session could determine whether diplomacy gains traction or stalls once again amid long-standing mistrust.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs are top of mind for auto dealerships, many of which are taking a cautious wait-and-see approach.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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False positives: Finding harmless abnormalities can lead to false-positive results (a test result that incorrectly determines a condition is present), unnecessary stress, tests, and procedures.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the surface, YouTubers’ content looks harmless—a teen girl in her bedroom making squishies or kids unboxing their latest hauls from popular stores, sharing unfiltered opinions.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At home, our Xfinity WiFi gateways and extenders create a fast, reliable, and secure connection in every corner of your home.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Record sales have become a less reliable source of income for artists.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bruce Springsteen is really throwing open the vaults for his upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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And while his studio albums and official releases have formed one of the most celebrated discographies in rock history, many have known that there’s a mountain of unreleased music sitting in the vaults.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Program professionals or therapists will work with young people and their families to develop strategies that promote positive behavior and reduce the likelihood of re-offending.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Abbott said no unopened Abbott formula has ever tested positive for Cronobacter.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Why America's business leaders engage in delicate diplomacy Corporate America's careful rhetoric — even as many big companies brace for the impact of the market volatility and the tariffs — illustrates the delicate diplomacy that business leaders are trying to engage in.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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