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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
Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The question really is why, in a world-class city where hundreds of thousands of people depend on public transit and safe foot and bike routes to get from home to work on time, our leaders did not see this pending challenge coming.
—Andrew Chrismer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Due process stood in the way of keeping the innocent and the virtuous safe.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sinks aren’t safe either as ants see any minor leak as a perfect way to get some water.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The question really is why, in a world-class city where hundreds of thousands of people depend on public transit and safe foot and bike routes to get from home to work on time, our leaders did not see this pending challenge coming.
—Andrew Chrismer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Due process stood in the way of keeping the innocent and the virtuous safe.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safe
Adjective
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Negotiations resumed Wednesday afternoon at a location considered more secure than district headquarters.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bill was relatively uncontroversial in the Missouri Capitol, passing the Senate unanimously and by a vote of 100 to 17 in the House, with 19 members voting present.—
Jack Harvel
April 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, Warsh is a relatively uncontroversial choice for the role.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious of any company that pushes a specific program without understanding your circumstances.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Visitors should be cautious about going into a sea cave without a guide, as a swell can flow into it and dramatically raise the water level in a matter of seconds, pushing kayaks into rocks and leaving little air for those trapped inside.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some of these interventions are harmless and many can be quite helpful.—
Hannah Kerman,
STAT,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new biopic of Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua and the Jackson estate paints the gloved one as the one true victim — a harmless Peter Pan figure whose own childhood was snatched away by a domineering father.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In his first varsity season, the junior infielder/pitcher has developed into a reliable reliever for the Warriors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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They were found in a basement vault big enough to walk into, authorities said.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the video demonstrates, von Ensingen’s drawing (not in the show, alas) collapses all the levels, complete with stairs, setbacks, vaults, and columns, onto a single plane.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first gig was actually alright, but the second and hundred others weren’t.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harbaugh seemed tense during his Friday press conference sitting next to GM Joe Schoen as the second round of the draft rolled on compared to a much more positive Thursday interview after the first round.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Safe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safe. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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