safeness

noun

Definition of safenessnext
as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger the safeness of her children was something that she worried about constantly

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  1. safety
  2. security
  3. protection
Noun
  • However, the historical cases suggest that if accountability for cumulative harm arrives, product-level safety features deployed in isolation can be repurposed as part of a defense to such claims.
    — Ned Cooper, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic highlighted a number of political challenges, data center moratoriums and the company's effort to balance safety and commercial objectives as potential risks.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of safety
Noun
  • Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu’s opponents said he should be held accountable for the security failures that occurred on his watch and have demanded a commission of inquiry.
    — Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • Read that provision closely and mind its deadline, because the protection only lasts for a set window.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Modern environmental protection requires advanced technology, and thus, undermining innovation is not the answer.
    — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of protection
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“Safeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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