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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
Trump’s pick to lead the CDC, David Weldon, has questioned the safety of vaccines, and Jay Bhattacharya, the administration’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health, vehemently opposed COVID shutdowns.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
The information its scientists and technologists produce is essential for safety and also benefits people and industries in a lot of ways.
—Christine Wiedinmyer, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Medical organizations say mifepristone’s safety compares to that of the over-the-counter pain medication ibuprofen.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Between ongoing subscription fees, reliance on an internet connection, and data safety concerns, cloud storage can feel so restrictive.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
The information its scientists and technologists produce is essential for safety and also benefits people and industries in a lot of ways.
—Christine Wiedinmyer, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Medical organizations say mifepristone’s safety compares to that of the over-the-counter pain medication ibuprofen.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Between ongoing subscription fees, reliance on an internet connection, and data safety concerns, cloud storage can feel so restrictive.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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This aggressive campaign poses many threats, both to government functionality and national security.—
Made by History,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
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The German election is animated by concerns over a stagnant economy, a decade-long surge of immigration, high energy prices and tenuous national security, with Russia waging war to the east and President Trump threatening to upend NATO from the West.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and All-Pro center Creed Humphrey anchor the offensive line along with right guard Trey Smith.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Before Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers last weekend, the Mavericks never called the Heat to inform them that the All-NBA guard was available or give Miami a chance to make an offer for him, according to a source.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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What To Know The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which serves as the human resources department for the federal government, gave the order to lay off probationary workers, who have not gained the protections that many other federal workers have, the AP reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The best protection would be the NATO membership that Ukraine has long been promised, but the U.S. has taken that option off the table.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ensure the driver has keys or knows the combination for all door locks.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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Right game, right time Speaking of odds, Backyard Sports might be a lock for success.—
Jake Lang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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