1
as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the fortress was thought to be secure against attack
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in protecting
providing safety
escaped to a secure location
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of secure
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
However, it was speculated that Paramount nixed the show to look favorable to Trump — of whom Colbert has been critical — and the FCC to help secure the merger between Paramount and Skydance.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for secure
Verb
Officials continue urging residents to remove outdoor food sources and secure trash in hopes of preventing future encounters from escalating.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
However, it was speculated that Paramount nixed the show to look favorable to Trump — of whom Colbert has been critical — and the FCC to help secure the merger between Paramount and Skydance.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Adjective
The stock market can reward the same changes that make families feel less secure.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for secure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
-
Search for a director of football Sources with knowledge of the situation — who, like all those cited in this piece, spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships — say Nuno will have a big say in the appointment of a director of football.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
Perry’s grieving mother accuses Iwamasa of betraying his duty to protect her son.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
But these warnings aren’t the first time the federal government has stepped in to ensure that telemedicine is being used appropriately, said Mei Wa Kwong, executive director of the Center for Connected Health Policy.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
-
Maybe the team should hire someone to ensure all black cats and ladders are removed from the area surrounding Comerica Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
So shirts, trousers and uniforms were designed with fastenings that were easy for the wearer to manage himself – meaning buttons on the right side for a wearer to use his own right hand to fasten.—
Caroline Kobia,
The Conversation,
21 May 2026
-
Use the appropriate fasteners to secure it to the blocking that is fastened to the studs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Saugus has won multiple playoff games in each of its first two seasons under head coach Mike Miller.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
-
Lost in all the offense was the strong pitching performance from Tyson Bobo, who won his second game in the playoffs and improved to 6-3 on the season.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
-
Dwayne Johnson is a confident guy and has donned any number of ridiculous guises during his Saturday Night Live hosting gigs over the years.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
-
At the same time, the sheer volume of data and the lack of trust in it leave many business leaders unable to make timely, confident decisions, exactly when speed and alignment matter most in today’s industrial environment.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
That's a safer way to catch hummers' attention.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
-
The ball hit the bag and bounced away from Spencer Torkelson, so Walton was safe.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
The insoles are made from a responsive yoga mat material that offers impressive arch support, while the outsoles are a sturdy rubber that’s grippy and reliable.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
-
Breakfast is straightforward and reliable, but dinner is where the kitchen shines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
The mom of two later agreed with and responded to other followers who defended her in the comments.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
-
The defending champions, who were ominously close to the relegation zone, countered on City for fun in a 4-2 victory.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
