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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
Jennifer Shirley, 46, of Wildwood, Mo. As a mother and someone who cares for children, safety for our children is what freedom feels like.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 July 2025
And the work stations, at $5,000 a pop, were designed with input from company ergonomic and corporate safety teams.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, the town of Chesterton has taken some temporary steps to ensure pedestrian safety.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
These aren’t abstract wins that IRS-CI happened to play some bit part in—they’re real-world enforcement actions with direct implications for both safety and national security.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 July 2025
And the work stations, at $5,000 a pop, were designed with input from company ergonomic and corporate safety teams.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
Meanwhile, the town of Chesterton has taken some temporary steps to ensure pedestrian safety.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
These aren’t abstract wins that IRS-CI happened to play some bit part in—they’re real-world enforcement actions with direct implications for both safety and national security.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
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Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement The President dismissed the persistent interest in Epstein as a distraction fueled by political sabotage, insisting that his administration was focused on issues that mattered—border security, the economy, energy independence, and cracking down on voter fraud.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Bringing in a guard who can make that kind of an impact would be of interest to most teams around the NBA.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The Magic had help off the bench when 6-5 guard Wendell Moore Jr. posted an efficient 22 points with a pair of triples and 6-4 guard Alondes Williams added 14 with 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Jones and Vega were not the first to allege conflicts of interests, protection and a cover-up.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The spray is also formulated with argan oil, vitamins, and fatty acids to smooth and soften your locks.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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