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as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
their house will serve as security for the loan
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security
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Recent Examples of security
The United States and its partners have an opportunity to build on the current momentum to rewire the global trading system in line with their national security goals.
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Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
The sweet single-story home featured a top-of-the-line security system and was situated behind 20-foot-high hedges, likely a welcome sanctuary to recoup following her kidney transplant surgery.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
The new guidance may have surprised consumers — but not security experts.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
In another clip of a House hearing in 2018, Long drowns out heckling from political activist and Trump supporter Laura Loomer by using his auctioneer voice as she is escorted from the room by security.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
The sweet single-story home featured a top-of-the-line security system and was situated behind 20-foot-high hedges, likely a welcome sanctuary to recoup following her kidney transplant surgery.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
The new guidance may have surprised consumers — but not security experts.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
In another clip of a House hearing in 2018, Long drowns out heckling from political activist and Trump supporter Laura Loomer by using his auctioneer voice as she is escorted from the room by security.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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While the Volunteers managed a solid 16-play, 79-yard drive to put up 10 points in the second quarter, their defense held Ohio State scoreless during that stretch but couldn't sustain the momentum.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Their defense was slow and overmatched, disorganized in transition, destroyed on the boards, and hemorrhaging second-chance points.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is no guarantee that simply adding AI into the calculation process is going to necessarily improve accuracy and levels of certainty in making such predictions.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller is predicting Santander will sign a $100 million guarantee.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In September, the $2 trillion company made historic concessions to drivers after years of organizing, paying $2.2 billion to improve driver safety and raise wages.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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While the cause of the incident and the exact number of fatalities remains unclear, Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed there were fatalities and announced the deployment of security forces to the site to prevent further casualties and ensure safety in the aftermath.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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This number should be zero or close to it if herd immunity existed, which refers to the protection conferred onto a community against a contagious disease when a certain percentage of the population becomes immune.Omer Awan, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Brave Search is also heavily focused on privacy protections.David Nield, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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But pledges of support from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to bring in more friendly e-currency regulation, have fueled record-breaking rises for bitcoin.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the event, Trump repeated his pledge to cut corporate taxes to 15% for companies that make their goods domestically.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Without such safeguards in place, the darker side of power can take root and flourish unchecked.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That kind of engagement assures that AI initiatives not only drive growth but are also supported by solid safeguards to minimize risk.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Under attack, Hyun-ju, played by Park Sung-hoon, a transgender character who was previously a first class sergeant in the ROK Special Forces, helps fend off the guards and eventually returns to the living quarters to find more ammunition.Peter White, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
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Despite their best efforts and ammunition low, In-ho took two other men to meet up with Gi-hun and Jung-bae with more rounds.Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The New York Department of Financial Services for example, has transformed from a regulatory guardian to a corporate shield.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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