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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in to fasten
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 to win
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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as in confident
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he's so secure about winning the marathon that he's practically spent the prize money
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the fortress was thought to be secure against attack
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as in protecting
providing safety
escaped to a secure location
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
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Recent Examples of secure
Paul McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Syrian government forces moved in to secure the camp a day later but, in the meantime, fences had been pulled down and dozens of prisoners had escaped.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Any serious strategy to secure the Arctic, deter adversaries and protect North America runs directly through Greenland.
—Paul McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Syrian government forces moved in to secure the camp a day later but, in the meantime, fences had been pulled down and dozens of prisoners had escaped.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Make sure outside faucet washers are secure.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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The soft, warm material will protect against drafts that creep into one’s home, and the chunky yarn adds a nice texture when layered over coaches, chairs, and beds.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Distribution of factual and lawfully obtained public information is generally protected by the First Amendment, according to Zick.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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One of the world’s largest energy consumers - India - is upping its clout in the sector by creating multibillion dollar opportunities in both traditional as well as renewable segments to ensure its security of supply.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Investigators wrote that the children told authorities they were locked inside a chicken pen that was fastened shut and then shot at with BB guns during the alleged incident.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Even reminding people to fasten their seatbelts can help.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Diuguid is President of Penske Racing, having led Porsche Penske Motorsport to back-to-back Rolex 24 at Daytona wins, the 2024 IMSA GTP title, the 2024 WEC Hypercar drivers' championship, and the 2025 Sebring victory with the 963 LMDh.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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With starter Will Malual sidelined with an injury and starter Hunter Caplan out with an illness, Crean Lutheran won with only eight players.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Buyers feel confident investing here, as many have experienced Four Seasons properties globally or previously purchased Extell residences in other key markets.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff's office said additional patrols and coordination with schools and regional law enforcement would continue until investigators are confident of no ongoing threat.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The world is safer when the United States leads.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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This makes vocal communication a reliable way — if not the only way — for dolphins to maintain contact with one another, especially when traveling, hunting or navigating social situations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When economic conditions feel unstable, gold is often viewed as a safe and reliable investment.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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One American star who will not be participating is four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker, who recently signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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