as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road
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Recent Examples of unsecured
Willy has been free on a $40,000 unsecured bond while Allen and Cox have each been free on a $30,000 unsecured bond.
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Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
Kahn was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond and required to wear an electronic monitoring device.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Wynbert Soapmasters' Lee also called out the surprisingly destructive effect of unsecured metal zippers, recommending always zipping up garments (and using mesh bags when needed).
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
Kahn was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond and required to wear an electronic monitoring device.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Wynbert Soapmasters' Lee also called out the surprisingly destructive effect of unsecured metal zippers, recommending always zipping up garments (and using mesh bags when needed).
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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James Van Der Beek, the charismatic actor who starred as the sensitive and insecure Dawson Leery on The WB teen melodrama Dawson’s Creek, lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kudos to former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama for showing class and not responding to this insecure, ignorant symbol of racist hatred.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, a crowd of fans — many in flannel shirts and ski caps despite an unseasonably warm February night outside — took him in politely, if a little detached.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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