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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
On the union’s agenda is improvements to compensation, benefits, workplace safety and transparency, diversity, accessibility and job security at their workplaces.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Yields typically fall ahead of recessions or during equity pullbacks, as investors seek safety.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The shift away from a patronage system produced a more stable and efficient federal workforce, which has enabled improvements in many critical areas, including seismic safety and disaster response.
—Jonathan P. Stewart, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
Biggest needs: Interior offensive line, tight end, cornerback, linebacker and safety
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15 | Atlanta Falcons
Just one of the 16 mock drafts suggest that the Atlanta Falcons will use their first pick on offense.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Yields typically fall ahead of recessions or during equity pullbacks, as investors seek safety.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The shift away from a patronage system produced a more stable and efficient federal workforce, which has enabled improvements in many critical areas, including seismic safety and disaster response.
—Jonathan P. Stewart, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
Biggest needs: Interior offensive line, tight end, cornerback, linebacker and safety
Back to top
15 | Atlanta Falcons
Just one of the 16 mock drafts suggest that the Atlanta Falcons will use their first pick on offense.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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Now with Donald Trump in the White House, and in sync with Putin’s Russia, America may no longer offer much security.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The United States and Panama have officially signed a new defense and security pact aimed at reinforcing control over the Panama Canal, a move that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims is critical to pushing back against China’s growing grip in the region.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings finalized a deal with free agent guard Terence Davis on Wednesday, bringing back a member of the original Beam Team.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Malone seemed to prefer veteran guard Russell Westbrook, whom the Nuggets signed to a two-year, $6.8 million minimum-salary contract this past offseason, as a stabilizing presence in the non-Jokić minutes.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even though the European Union put basic data privacy protections into place in 2018, Congress has yet to pass a single bill limiting the widespread collection and use of our personal data in America.—
Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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There are thousands of one-off sports bars in the country, but sports bar chains have a harder time of it: One of the largest, Hooters, just entered bankruptcy protection this week.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hardware: The Unsung Hero If software is the lock, hardware is the door.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our favorite bike locks for every ride, including new locks designed to thwart angle grinders.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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