1
as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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2
as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
their house will serve as security for the loan
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security
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Recent Examples of security
The old Webster School building is situated close to the U.S. Secret Service headquarters and faced strict security restrictions that complicated efforts to sell or repurpose it.
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Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
The behavior displayed by Dr. Behrend has raised significant concerns, resulting in multiple meetings, multiple concerns from residents, a review of our security protocols, and engagement with the Human Relations Council to explore a formal code of civility.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Merz has been considered a potentially better match for President Trump than the current Social Democratic chancellor, Olaf Scholz, not least for his reputation for bluntness at a moment when Europe’s security environment is rapidly changing.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Operating losses from its defense, space and security business soared to $5.4 billion last year and have not posted a profit since 2021.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
The behavior displayed by Dr. Behrend has raised significant concerns, resulting in multiple meetings, multiple concerns from residents, a review of our security protocols, and engagement with the Human Relations Council to explore a formal code of civility.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Merz has been considered a potentially better match for President Trump than the current Social Democratic chancellor, Olaf Scholz, not least for his reputation for bluntness at a moment when Europe’s security environment is rapidly changing.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Operating losses from its defense, space and security business soared to $5.4 billion last year and have not posted a profit since 2021.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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How much would that improve the Bills’ current defense versus having a decent draft?—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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In realigning defense, development and diplomacy, Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should fully integrate civilian stabilization efforts into the Department of Defense or a special unit of the State Department.—
Sean P. Brooks,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Zelenskyy has said Ukraine can't hold them back without U.S. aid or strong security guarantees.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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If that guarantee goes away, the dividends might, too.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Panthers need a nose tackle, another edge rusher, at least one safety and maybe a linebacker.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The three streets: Prioritizing different modes of transportation Woven City's design incorporates a unique street system, separating traffic based on speed and usage to promote safety and efficiency.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Its slim design fits easily into bags and pockets, including your favorite belt bag, while providing essential protection against digital theft.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which serves as the human resources department for the federal government, gave the order to lay off probationary workers, who have not gained the protections that many other federal workers have, the AP reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Rubio's decision to boycott and his pledge to also skip the main G20 summit in South Africa in November threatens to further undermine the G20's effectiveness.—
MOGOMOTSI MAGOME,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the letter last week, Teamsters Local 700 Assistant General Counsel Laura Leahy said the union expected O’Neill Burke to honor a campaign-time pledge to voluntarily recognize a prosecutors union.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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This optimism is encouraging but is tempered by a consensus that to deliver on its transformational potential, AI must be implemented in a responsible and thoughtful manner – 97.5% of executives believe that responsible AI safeguards and guardrails for governing AI must be in place.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The safeguards are important, the lawmakers said, because identity theft or bankruptcy can mean a loss of a security clearance or the end of a service member’s career.—
Melissa Chan,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Last week, the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs donated armored police vehicles, along with weapons, ammunition and other gear.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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During a traffic stop, authorities found a loaded 9mm Walther handgun and ammunition, the Justice Department said.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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There is now a furore over 500 billion Euros in defense bonds, joint nuclear shields and defense equipment shopping lists.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Above Chernobyl: After a Russian drone strike blew a hole in the radiation shield looming 40 stories above the site, Ukraine is working to patch what covers the wreckage of the world’s worst nuclear accident.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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