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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 trials will reportedly be conducted with strict safety protocols.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Rigorous safety requirements for planes and pilots Despite the increased visibility of aviation incidents, experts emphasize that rigorous rules are in place for both commercial and general aviation pilots.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Lockett and Ward are closely connected with safety Quandre Diggs, Ward’s cousin and Lockett’s best friend.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The Ivy League college was forced to cancel its main graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns amid ongoing protests and a wave of antisemitism gripping the grounds.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Rigorous safety requirements for planes and pilots Despite the increased visibility of aviation incidents, experts emphasize that rigorous rules are in place for both commercial and general aviation pilots.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Lockett and Ward are closely connected with safety Quandre Diggs, Ward’s cousin and Lockett’s best friend.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The Ivy League college was forced to cancel its main graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns amid ongoing protests and a wave of antisemitism gripping the grounds.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth and national security adviser Mike Waltz have repeatedly rebuked the initial report from Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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University of Kansas senior men’s basketball guard Zeke Mayo, who at this time has no college eligibility remaining, has entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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Williams also brought in Indiana sophomore shooting guard Myles Rice, Kansas senior point guard David Coit, Washington State guard Isaiah Watts and Virginia junior forward Elijah Saunders.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The lifetime price lock did last for more than five years, after all.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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On the Metro front, the company is introducing four new plans—Metro Starter, Metro Starter Plus, Metro Flex Unlimited, and Metro Flex Unlimited Plus—which all feature the price lock.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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