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as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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2
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastening
to put securely in place or in a desired position
candidates for admission are asked to secure a recent photo to their application forms
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of securing
However, securing a pair that fits properly and feels comfortable can be a challenge.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
During an interview with Axios Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader also maintained his primary focus remains achieving peace rather than securing another term.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The country’s large diaspora was crucial in securing Sandu’s reelection last year.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
After a few delays including stormwater infrastructure upgrades, the pandemic and securing financing, the project will be underway in 2026 and residents should be moving in by 2028.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Earlier this week, Pope, the 34-year-old gamer from Los Angeles, won her second HOH, securing her spot in the Final 3.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Since securing the $1 million prize and headlining The Palazzo in Las Vegas, the Olate Dogs went on to perform around the country.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Now in their 49th season, the Mariners will make their sixth trip to the postseason in hopes of securing their first American League pennant.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At this point, your patent can reflect the final solution, while still securing early protection.
—Paul Moutzouris, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
During an interview with Axios Wednesday, the Ukrainian leader also maintained his primary focus remains achieving peace rather than securing another term.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The country’s large diaspora was crucial in securing Sandu’s reelection last year.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
After a few delays including stormwater infrastructure upgrades, the pandemic and securing financing, the project will be underway in 2026 and residents should be moving in by 2028.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Earlier this week, Pope, the 34-year-old gamer from Los Angeles, won her second HOH, securing her spot in the Final 3.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Since securing the $1 million prize and headlining The Palazzo in Las Vegas, the Olate Dogs went on to perform around the country.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Now in their 49th season, the Mariners will make their sixth trip to the postseason in hopes of securing their first American League pennant.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At this point, your patent can reflect the final solution, while still securing early protection.
—Paul Moutzouris, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securing
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Here, in the 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the same month, Pep Guardiola’s side have seven zonal defenders, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva (red) man-marking Munoz and Lerma, and Savinho (white) protecting against the short option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Most were focused on defending the state in court and protecting consumers.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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The brush's long handle enabled easy access to the far reaches of the big tub, ensuring cleanliness throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The sandals feature a buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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In Gadsden, Pendleton excelled in school, earning top grades and the respect of teachers and classmates alike.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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After dismantling the lowly Tennessee Titans in Week 3, the Colts will have a tougher matchup in Week 4 on the road against the Los Angeles Rams, who had the defending champs on the ropes last week before Philly staged a late comeback.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Most were focused on defending the state in court and protecting consumers.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Multiple health care and professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Autism Science Foundation and UC Davis' MIND Institute, have issued statements assuring the public that acetaminophen is safe to take during pregnancy.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Best case scenario for the Red Sox would be the Tigers sweeping the Guardians, knocking them out of the picture and likely assuring both an AL Central title for Detroit and a playoff berth for Boston.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Stopping power comes from titanium calipers clamping upgraded carbon-ceramic rotors.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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But that brief period of openness and luxury ended quickly, with international sanctions clamping back down in 2003.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy-winning rocker and '80s icon has since changed his tune, using his public performances as a musical soapbox to rebuke the president's conduct and policies.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Securing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securing. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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