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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
Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
And the notion that if a sort of resistance who opposes him stayed in their safe bubbles, sat on their hands and complained about him for four years, that that would have a bigger impact than sitting down… This is absolutely the right thing.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
The social worker was assured by Aiden’s mother that none of the children living in the house knew the combination of the safe, which was hidden under clothing in a closet, according to records from the district attorney’s office.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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Context: Mining firms have sought safe harbor in mergers or cut production as benchmark lithium prices last month tumbled to a three-year low amid a glut of Chinese supply.
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Once inside the club, the burglars crawled to the safes, according to the release.
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Far from moving toward victory, Israel is becoming less secure in the region, less stable at home, and less likely to find a durable solution with the Palestinians.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House, a changing of the guard at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a usually uncontroversial agency, is set to take place within a handful of months.William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortune's Geoff Colvin argues that politics are blowing the otherwise uncontroversial deal out of the water.Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024
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As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over recent months, concerns about inflation and economic stability have kept the Fed on a cautious path, with officials maintaining a close watch on key indicators.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This malware hides in seemingly harmless applications, such as a game called Minesweeper and a note-taking app referred to as a Notepad.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Even something as seemingly harmless as the hum of appliances or the drone of traffic can have unintended consequences.Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Eisenberg, who co-stars here with Kieran Culkin, wrote himself a role that suits him ever so well, playing the by-the-book, uptight David, a married man with a reliable job and a reliable life.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Chief among those potentially destabilizing forces is that a fellow Republican will be in the White House — a reliable drag on GOP members of Congress during midterm elections.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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After his death, more than 60,000 of his 35mm film negatives were inexplicably discovered in a bank vault in Stockholm, Sweden.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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The museum vault is 131 feet long and 32 feet high occupying three floors connected by a long, slanted ramp.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heading into the selection show for this year’s NCAA Tournament, Franks was still positive.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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