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
When activated, Lockdown Mode significantly limits device functionality to reduce potential attack surfaces, including blocking certain message attachments, restricting web technologies and preventing connections to unsecured networks.
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The selloff was triggered by Fortune's discovery of a draft blog post revealing the model’s existence in an unsecured data cache.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
For some, secured cards — where consumers put down a security deposit that functions like a credit limit on a regular credit card — could be a useful option to build a credit history without the same eligibility requirements as unsecured credit cards, Chen says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
And in the interest of being neighborly, Eckhoff recommends bringing inside unsecured outdoor objects like recycling bins, trash cans or furniture that isn't tied down.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The selloff was triggered by Fortune's discovery of a draft blog post revealing the model’s existence in an unsecured data cache.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
For some, secured cards — where consumers put down a security deposit that functions like a credit limit on a regular credit card — could be a useful option to build a credit history without the same eligibility requirements as unsecured credit cards, Chen says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
And in the interest of being neighborly, Eckhoff recommends bringing inside unsecured outdoor objects like recycling bins, trash cans or furniture that isn't tied down.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 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
Adjective
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The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rodón, 33, is working his way back from an October operation to remove a bone spur and loose bodies in his left elbow.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The thing that really did it was when Peter Shor discovered his quantum factoring algorithm in 1994, which meant that classical cryptography, as it was then practiced, would become totally insecure at some future date.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Hunger Coalition estimates that more than a quarter of San Diego residents are nutrition insecure.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But what happens when the detox is over and the chorus of text pings, slack dings and social media notifications swells throughout the rest of the year?—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 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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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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