as in loosened
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
an unsecured luggage rack on top of the car that was a hazard to other vehicles on the road
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Recent Examples of unsecured
Once the priority debts are paid, the remaining money will be paid to general unsecured creditors, such as passengers seeking refunds, and each creditor may receive only a small fraction of what is owed.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
After discovery of the large amounts of cash left unsecured overnight, the custodial staff refused to clean the office to avoid any suspicion if money was discovered to be missing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2023, he was arrested twice in New Hanover County and released on unsecured bonds.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
After discovery of the large amounts of cash left unsecured overnight, the custodial staff refused to clean the office to avoid any suspicion if money was discovered to be missing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2023, he was arrested twice in New Hanover County and released on unsecured bonds.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsecured
Adjective
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Layer loose ice on top, with a splash of bourbon to settle the drink.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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By making people feel deeply insecure and afraid, the fascists could pose as their saviors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dillon Latham grew up in a small town in Virginia feeling insecure about his looks.—
Matt Cullinan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Having replaced McGinn, Sancho was still settling into the game’s pace, but was markedly slack in possession.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s why trains have a trick called slack action.—
Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The property also features a detached, two-story guest house with two independent living spaces.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite your desire to remain detached, relationships become impossible to ignore today, Aquarius.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Unsecured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsecured. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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