1
as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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2
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
That gets you licenses to install security for five devices, plus VPN protection for those devices.
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PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2025
However, in a post on Friday, Trump claimed that President Biden used his tenure to instruct the intelligence community to prevent Trump from accessing national security information.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from the White House national security adviser.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025
Exceptions include active duty members of the military, the U.S. Postal Service, workers described by OPM as being in immigration enforcement, public safety and national security, and select other positions.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2025
However, in a post on Friday, Trump claimed that President Biden used his tenure to instruct the intelligence community to prevent Trump from accessing national security information.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from the White House national security adviser.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025
Exceptions include active duty members of the military, the U.S. Postal Service, workers described by OPM as being in immigration enforcement, public safety and national security, and select other positions.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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An offensive-minded, proficient pick-and-roll partner is exactly what the doctor ordered for the second-year Frenchman — and Fox consistently driving into the teeth of defense with a trailing Wembanyama could be devastating for opposing teams.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Baylor freshman guard Robert Wright sliced through the KU defense for 24 points, 20 the second half.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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While eschewing guarantees eliminates the risk factor for the host network, that’s not to say that the deliveries are wholly devoid of financial implications.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Japan's prime minister will be looking to strike a personal connection with Trump and get reassurance that Trump won't hit Japan with tariffs or abandon its security guarantees.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The report, published in partnership with the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago, comes as top AI executives, heads of state, academics and nonprofit leaders gather in Paris this week to discuss a range of AI safety and security topics.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Luca, who does not wish to use his real name for safety reasons, is a former client of Ouarab, and shared a similar story with CNN.—
Sérène Nourrisson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s decision Sunday leaves hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in danger of being sent back to the South American country in 60 days when the protection expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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The law carves out protections for pregnant women who obtain the drug without a prescription to take on their own.—
SARA CLINE AND GEOFF MULVIHILL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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And this week on Face the Nation: President Trump continues to make good on his campaign pledges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Trump followed through on his pledge to hike tariffs on China by 10%, prompting retaliatory action and rattling businesses.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, health officials continue to stress that vaccines remain the most effective safeguard against measles and other preventable diseases.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The settlement also requires the league to maintain safeguards put into place after a pair of investigations released in late 2022 that found widespread misconduct that affected multiple teams, coaches and players.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Deputies obtained a warrant for the Charger and found a purple semi-automatic rifle with a high-capacity drum magazine loaded with 57 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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Among the adjustments made in this patch are buffs for the effects of spray weapons, the ability for Helldivers to sprint while carrying objects two-handedly as well as to use grenades while leaning out of the FRV, and an increase to side arm ammunition.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Instead of protecting children, these exceptions have become a massive shield for EdTech companies to collect, maintain, and monetize student data with minimal oversight.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another factor is why the Trump administration is seeking such a shield.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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