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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
There are some downsides to using protein powder in your coffee, including:
Lack of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight: The FDA does not routinely test protein powders for quality or safety before sale.
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
During her tenure in Springfield, Morrison has championed issues that matter to Illinois families — strengthening public safety, defending reproductive rights, protecting the environment, and investing in infrastructure that better connects communities and keeps them safer, the release said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Amy Edmondson’s work on psychological safety shows that teams thrive when members feel safe to take interpersonal risks.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Firework safety for the holiday Fireworks can be fun, as long as proper safety measures are taken.
—Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
During her tenure in Springfield, Morrison has championed issues that matter to Illinois families — strengthening public safety, defending reproductive rights, protecting the environment, and investing in infrastructure that better connects communities and keeps them safer, the release said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Amy Edmondson’s work on psychological safety shows that teams thrive when members feel safe to take interpersonal risks.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Firework safety for the holiday Fireworks can be fun, as long as proper safety measures are taken.
—Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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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 22 Jul. 2025.
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