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as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
insecure twine allowed the bundle of newspapers to break open as soon as it was tossed to the ground
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I always feel insecure in those high-end highfalutin restaurants
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Recent Examples of insecure
Children who sense that a parent is always worried feel insecure, from a very young age.
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Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
According to research, this involves an overwhelming desire to merge with another person while feeling deeply insecure about the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
If an attacker—such as Salt Typhoon or Silk Typhoon—compromises those devices, the data running on those devices can be insecure.
—Chris McHenry, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Being a Hollywood romantic (and deeply insecure), Remick can’t help himself when his fellow gala attendees condescend to him.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look.—
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When the semolina has thickened the soup to a loose porridge-like consistently, turn off the heat.—
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Many Americans are worried that their First Amendment right to free speech is fading.—
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Colleges are also worried about the impact of immigration policies under President Donald Trump on the recruitment of international students.—
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Teachers are nervous about a new online portal where students or parents can file complaints about diversity, equity and inclusion lessons in class with the U.S. Department of Education.—
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People get nervous, especially when a show is so popular.—
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The child had found an unsecured handgun in his home and put the gun into his backpack before going to school at Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County on Monday, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.—
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Authorities in Texas arrested a woman who was allegedly driving under the influence while a 5-month-old was in a car seat, unsecured, in her vehicle — but didn't appear to realize the baby was there, police said.—
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
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If the rules are too slack, people take advantage of them.—
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Fernandes has no right to seize upon a slack backpass and lob Kelleher from about 40 yards out.—
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Some people find that drinking it on an empty stomach, such as before breakfast, can also lead to digestive upset or acid reflux.—
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This resulted in the anonymous poster feeling guilty and upset.—
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In addition to the main floor porch, the property has a large detached deck close to shore for waterside entertaining. Take a look around...—
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The property comes with a detached garage with a stylish glass garage door and a car charger.—
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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