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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
The path forward But whoever wins, securing the party leadership is just the first step – and a host of problems await.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Phoenix ended the regular season on a losing streak but narrowly missed setting a franchise record for wins, securing the 4th seed in a tight race between the Aces, Dream, and Mercury.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Entrepreneurship can be a life-changing gateway to quit 9-to-5 jobs forever while securing multimillion-dollar fortunes.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The Bad Boy Records founder’s defense team also shared a sentimental video with the judge in hopes of securing a light sentence.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Authorities confronted the man, identified by county officials as Floyd Smith, after safely disarming him and securing the residence, officials said.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
However, securing a pair that fits properly and feels comfortable can be a challenge.
—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
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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Phoenix ended the regular season on a losing streak but narrowly missed setting a franchise record for wins, securing the 4th seed in a tight race between the Aces, Dream, and Mercury.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Entrepreneurship can be a life-changing gateway to quit 9-to-5 jobs forever while securing multimillion-dollar fortunes.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The Bad Boy Records founder’s defense team also shared a sentimental video with the judge in hopes of securing a light sentence.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Authorities confronted the man, identified by county officials as Floyd Smith, after safely disarming him and securing the residence, officials said.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
However, securing a pair that fits properly and feels comfortable can be a challenge.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securing
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Flavonoid antioxidants found in pears can support heart health by reducing inflammation and protecting against cellular damage that contributes to heart disease.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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That would theoretically limit any guard deployment to protecting federal buildings and monitoring immigration raids and arrests.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 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,
5 Oct. 2025
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These hubs convert surplus renewable electricity into hydrogen, which can be stored locally and used when needed, ensuring flexibility and long-term energy security.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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The shoes feature a buckle-fastening ankle strap with the same crystal detail, with two straps coming up the side of the foot leaving the back of the foot exposed.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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More recent parody country music songs have pushed Hays to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts, earning her in all nearly five million followers and over three billion social media platform views.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere, actors like Anne Hathaway have admitted to struggling career-wise after earning the ire of social media.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The team went to the Eastern Conference finals last season after unexpectedly knocking off the defending world champion Boston Celtics in the second round before falling to the Indiana Pacers.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pop singer and humanitarian Sting has likewise spoken out about this concept in the past when defending his performance in Uzbekistan in 2009.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Welcoming a newborn into a home with other children can be overwhelming, but one mom’s 3-year-old quickly put her at ease, assuring her that everything would be OK.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The midfielder impressed under manager John Mousinho last season and played an important role in helping the club avoid relegation, but their interest was rebuffed by West Ham, with Potter assuring Potts of first-team appearances in what proved to be something of a false promise.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 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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Coaches, both winning and losing, point it out every night in pregame and postgame media.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grammy Award-winning artist Doja Cat is slated to join the Puerto Rican rapper as the music guest.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Securing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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