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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
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The city’s priorities include getting out of the business of owning a stadium, securing the Angels in Anaheim for decades to come, generating tax revenue from a ballpark village atop the parking lot, and adding sorely needed housing within any development.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
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The Trump administration is also considering a deal with the United Arab Emirates that would allow the Gulf nation to eventually secure more than a million AI chips from Nvidia, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos confirmed Tuesday, citing a familiar with the matter.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The city’s priorities include getting out of the business of owning a stadium, securing the Angels in Anaheim for decades to come, generating tax revenue from a ballpark village atop the parking lot, and adding sorely needed housing within any development.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Adjective
The Glazers were into a new, more secure phase of ownership.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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House of Aama House of Aama, established in 2015, presents fashion as an instrument for storytelling while protecting cultural heritage and preserving memories.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Prima wondered, with pure bafflement, if there would come a time when people did not worry about her innocence and wish to protect her.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Its Multi-Sensor System, combining infrared detection, ultrasonic sensors, and an AI camera, ensures accurate navigation, while the real-time app control allows users to direct the cleaning process to specific areas.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 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,
16 May 2025
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Beech and oak logs felled in the Morvan Forest were fastened together and floated along the Yonne, then up the Seine to fuel the fires of the growing population of Paris.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Similar to how ropes push materials into the back of the human printer, wires fastened to a cap on Mickey’s head transmit memory data.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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His administration won significant backing from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rory McIlroy is the favorite after winning The Masters.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And while forever seems like a big word, Duritz feels confident that the band will be with us for quite a while longer.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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But Smith was confident that a solution could be found.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, reformer David Hogg, who previously pushed for primary challenges in safe blue districts, may be sidelined—highlighting the tension between progressive and centrist factions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Despite these obstacles, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby tells CNN flying is still safe at Newark — and nationwide — because airlines are scaling back the amount of flights departing day by day.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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At a time when trust in institutions is declining, access to reliable information feels harder to come by, and the need for noncommercial, high-quality early-childhood content is greater than ever, public media stands apart as a vital and unifying source.—
Mark G. Contreras,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The buttery-soft jeans are my most comfortable denim, and finding a reliable white pair in the past has often been a struggle.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Scheffler, the world No. 1, and defending PGA champion Schauffele had plenty to say about mud balls on tee shots, particularly on the 16th hole that sent both to double bogey.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles will be featured prominently during the 2025 NFL season.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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