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safes

noun

plural of safe

as in vaults

a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe the hotel recommended that we keep all our valuables in its safe during our stay

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Recent Examples of safes The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The group shattered windows, stole or attempted to steal cash, register drawers and safes. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Before refrigeration became mainstream, cutout details were added to larders and meat safes as a way to ventilate a cupboard without leaving it open. — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Borg and another unidentified suspect were seen on video breaking into a district building in Challenger Drive in Alameda and making off with two safes, according to police. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 There were no gun safes or locks found during a search of the home, per the outlet. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 The safes had been seized in a pot shop raid, a source within the Sheriff’s Office said. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 Amenities include plush duvets, fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs with streaming, individual climate control, safes, garment steamers, and pet-friendly options. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Look for airtight and waterproof containers or safes to protect your most important documents from moisture damage, mildew, mold, warping, or wrinkling. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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vaults

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In true Joycean fashion, Ironweed wants both symbolism and naturalism, the elevated language of heaven’s vaults alongside the unadorned details of bodily filth.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
But Timeless is the first release of unheard recordings since 2023, and fans grew restless in the interim, circulating petitions and open letters asking for more from Prince’s storied vaults.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

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