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as in security
the state of not being exposed to danger
we were lucky to make it to safety just as the lions broke loose from their cage at the zoo
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Recent Examples of safety
The transportation secretary also told Lieber to provide an accounting of all MTA money spent on safety and fare enforcement on the subway system.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Fox News Digital spoke with university students about spring break safety and their perspectives on international travel in light of Konanki’s disappearance.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
This move undercuts a system that has long given Americans confidence in vaccine safety and efficacy, removing the very forums where seasoned scientists evaluate global surveillance data, manufacturing constraints and population needs in an open, accountable manner.
—Richard Hughes Iv, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
The following day, Sean was making arrangements to have Moose removed from the home out of an abundance of caution for the safety of his family, especially of their young children.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
Fox News Digital spoke with university students about spring break safety and their perspectives on international travel in light of Konanki’s disappearance.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
This move undercuts a system that has long given Americans confidence in vaccine safety and efficacy, removing the very forums where seasoned scientists evaluate global surveillance data, manufacturing constraints and population needs in an open, accountable manner.
—Richard Hughes Iv, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
The following day, Sean was making arrangements to have Moose removed from the home out of an abundance of caution for the safety of his family, especially of their young children.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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Access to America’s creative catalog of films, writing, video content, and music is not a matter of national security.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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While many of the attack routes will be familiar territory to most readers, a new report from Trend Micro has seen numerous security experts recommend people need to be alert to new approaches to getting hold of their account login information.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trades for guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson became official.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Aggies, who defeated Auburn on March 4, are a balanced and experienced team led by guard Wade Taylor IV, who averaged 15.7 points a game, and Southern Methodist transfer guard Zhuric Phelps.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Vaccines are the only intervention proven to prevent measles, with one dose providing 93% protection against the disease.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Bonta said the federal administration violated its own Administrative Procedures Act, which guarantees workers receive warnings of mass layoffs and ensures protection for military veterans.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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When the Academy locks in its date 12 months in advance, these precursors can position themselves strategically, ensuring a natural flow rather than an overcrowded calendar.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Police executing search warrants found plywood and a lock on the door to the man’s room, the affidavit says.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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