SAFE-DEPOSIT BOXES Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

safe-deposit boxes

noun

plural of safe-deposit box

as in vaults

a specially reinforced container to keep valuables safe kept the deed to the house in a safe-deposit box at the bank

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Noun

The track’s sudden end is the only reminder that Songs in the Key of Life EP is definitionally a collection of outtakes, songs Wonder decided to leave in the vaults.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2026
Nature’s underground vaults Scaling hydrogen into a major energy source depends largely on securing viable, high-capacity storage sites.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of vaults

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Utilize 24/7 alarms with CCTV to monitor the perimeter of your business, the inside, and any objects or merchandise that may be targeted, such as ATMs, safes, and cash registers.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
This $14 set is a fraction of the price of many portable safes and can come in handy throughout your entire trip.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026

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