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as in secure
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the minute the rain started, we looked for a place where we would be safe from a drenching downpour
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as in protecting
providing safety
we tried to find a safe place to hide our valuables while we went swimming
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as in uncontroversial
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
when chatting with strangers, she prefers to stick to safe topics such as the weather
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
rewarded safe drivers with lower insurance rates
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as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
that pain reliever is safe for most people to take
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
she always offers safe advice
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Recent Examples of safe
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
The $13 million in upgrades aim to make the previously dangerous stretch of University safer and more attractive, with new medians, roundabouts, wider sidewalks and street trees.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 12 July 2024
There are tons of options for firearm storage - gun safes, gun lock boxes, Pelican cases - and each of these different kinds of devices have different kinds of locking mechanisms.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
When the strawberries have been cleaned, the fruit is safe to consume.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
The $13 million in upgrades aim to make the previously dangerous stretch of University safer and more attractive, with new medians, roundabouts, wider sidewalks and street trees.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gerald Greer aims to manage Ashland City's growth in a financially responsible way and make the city a safe for residents and the business community.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 12 July 2024
There are tons of options for firearm storage - gun safes, gun lock boxes, Pelican cases - and each of these different kinds of devices have different kinds of locking mechanisms.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
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But this is cold comfort: When DOGE employees tried to access a secure system at USAID that included personnel files, John Voorhees, that agency’s director of security, confronted them.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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It is being transported to a secure hangar where it will be pieced back together for examination.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, though, this statement should be uncontroversial.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
30 Jan. 2025
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The roughly 30-minute event to confirm Trump’s return to power unfolded as a tidy, solemn ceremony, once again resembling its traditional role as an uncontroversial formality in the presidential transition process.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025
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The employment sub-index also slumped to the lowest level in nearly five years, as businesses remained cautious amid economic uncertainty.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Doral Mayor Christi Fraga struck a more cautious tone.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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While some argue that eating an item with the intent to pay for it later is harmless, others point out that this habit often crosses a line.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, these spots are harmless and indicate excessive strain or wearing something too tight.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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By Alice Park February 4, 2025 3:16 PM EST Now that bird flu has been detected in animals in all 50 states, and nearly 70 cases have been confirmed in people, health officials are racing to find better and more reliable ways to track the virus.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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The freshman made her debut on the apparatus, nearly sticking her Yurchenko 1.5 vault for a 9.850.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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The building’s character may remain in some ways, as Rudolph hopes to incorporate the old bank vault into the design of the reconfigured building.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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This is creating space for a new and positive transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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On January 14, the princess shared the news with a heartfelt message that reiterated her positive mindset.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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