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
So far, courts have not settled this debate, while many AI companies have urged judges and governments globally to settle it for the courts, for the sake of safeguarding national security and securing economic prosperity by winning the AI race.
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Ashley Belanger – May 28, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
More recently, his brother, King Charles III, tried to persuade Andrew to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate, and instead, moving to a smaller cottage inside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Joseph Gunja, a security consultant who previously worked as a warden for several federal prisons, says even small mistakes can lead to problems.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
One year onsite warranty gives you a little extra security and this sale price keeps close to $790 in your wallet.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Ashley Belanger – May 28, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
More recently, his brother, King Charles III, tried to persuade Andrew to cut his expenses by leaving his home, Royal Lodge, a sprawling royal estate, and instead, moving to a smaller cottage inside the security perimeter of Windsor Castle.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Joseph Gunja, a security consultant who previously worked as a warden for several federal prisons, says even small mistakes can lead to problems.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
One year onsite warranty gives you a little extra security and this sale price keeps close to $790 in your wallet.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Indiana was also overhauling its defense, learning how to execute simpler yet more aggressive schemes with personnel better suited to defend than the team the Pacers put on the floor in 2023-24 — a team that, yes, made the Eastern Conference finals despite its defensive struggles.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Back injuries are tricky, and there are no guarantees.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported the Cubs offered Crow-Armstrong a guarantee in the range of $60-70 million in March before talks were tabled.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The power of trauma lies in its ability to diminish our sense of current safety and future stability.—
Clare Morell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Shanahan also said safety Ji’Ayir Brown had ankle surgery this offseason and wouldn’t be ready until training camp.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Evolving Threats The rise of generative AI complicates these protections further.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This thriller follows cello prodigy Curtis Wilson, who is forced to enter the witness protection program because of trouble with his drug-dealing father.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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For investors, attention has focused on the impact of higher defense spending pledges from European governments, particularly Germany — recently unleashed from longstanding restraints on fiscal spending.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, East European markets like Warsaw and Budapest are soaring on the back of massive defense spending pledges.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Yet operators are still cautious, and for good reason; giving an AI system too much autonomy without safeguards can lead to unexpected or unwanted results.—
Stephen Farrugia,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Privacy and security Apple has implemented several safeguards to ensure your privacy and security while using this feature.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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The majority also overturned William’s convictions for possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, saying the convictions amounted to violation of the Constitution’s double jeopardy prohibition because he was effectively charged twice for the same crime.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Spurred on by their own security concerns, European allies and Canada have already been ramping up military spending, including arms and ammunition purchases, since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Bielema was coaching the punt shield phase of the Badgers special teams unit and was ready to make a bold call.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Critics have raised concerns that the effort to create such a shield would raise suspicions and exacerbate a global arms race as well as accelerate the weaponization of space.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 May 2025
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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