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as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
insecure twine allowed the bundle of newspapers to break open as soon as it was tossed to the ground
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I always feel insecure in those high-end highfalutin restaurants
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Recent Examples of insecure
Moltbook has already been plagued with security issues, as the site itself is insecure, potentially allowing hackers to access private data.
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The football world overflows with thin-skinned, insecure coaches.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The study showed that this was true even if participants were generally insecure across relationships throughout their lifespan.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Research has shown that people with sensitive temperament, insecure attachment or a history of trauma often struggle with emotion regulation.
—Jessica A. Stern, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The football world overflows with thin-skinned, insecure coaches.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The study showed that this was true even if participants were generally insecure across relationships throughout their lifespan.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Research has shown that people with sensitive temperament, insecure attachment or a history of trauma often struggle with emotion regulation.
—Jessica A. Stern, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
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None of these would form the loose, granular snow conditions that compress under skis on Earth and Pluto's gravity only makes things worse.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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This will get rid of any loose hair, flaky skin, or pesky dandruff.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Capital expenditures, which are closely watched by investors who are worried about overspending, are expected to range between $175 billion to $185 billion in 2026.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Willie Brown, the former mayor and speaker was not worried that Newsom would overly burnish his own story in his book.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kansas sophomore guard Jamari McDowell actually didn’t have time to get nervous — or overthink his role — after learning freshman sensation Darryn Peterson would miss Monday’s game against Arizona because of flu-like symptoms.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Investors would understandably be nervous when both the CFO and the general counsel depart, according to Shivaram Rajgopal, an accounting professor at Columbia Business School.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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McKenna was arraigned on the charges and released on $20,000 unsecured bail.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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McKenna was arraigned on Wednesday and released on $20,000 unsecured bail.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Fall-Off can sometimes feel simpatico and obvious, with mellifluously soulful tones that conjure an air of anxious nostalgia.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, consumers appeared less anxious about inflation.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The mysterious Beast of Sugar Flats Road The head of the Beast of Sugar Flats Road looks like something out of a horror movie with its white-yellow fur, blackish skin, slack jaw, missing teeth and glass eyes.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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With power diffused among top leaders and their allies in the bureaucracy, party discipline was slack.—
Jonathan A. Czin,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Oct. 2025
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Potatoes naturally contain glycoalkaloids, but sprouting and green coloring indicate an increase in these compounds and a higher risk of toxic effects like vomiting and stomach upset.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Anything that promises to ease an upset stomach will galvanize the internet into trying it immediately.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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