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as in protected
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as in attached
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as in defended
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastened
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secured
Christina Hall, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Benson Kipruto, 34, and Hellen Obiri, 35, both from Kenya, secured victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Biden also advocated for research into a cure for cancer and secured millions of dollars in federal funding for research into women’s health.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The win capped a weekend sweep for the reigning champion, as Verstappen secured pole position in both the sprint race and the grand prix, before winning both events while heading every lap across both days.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Defaults remain relatively low in senior secured portfolios, and experienced lenders often work through challenges with their borrowers, not against them.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
By 1995, the BFC had streamlined the machinery of London Fashion Week and secured government funding for exhibitions, support for young designers, and the courting of overseas buyers.
—Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Due to the strike, container ships could not be handled, secured or unsecured at the port’s terminals, putting seaside operations at a standstill.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The project landed on Ketnet in 2023 and secured VAF funding shortly thereafter, which allowed the team to go into production with the goal of working on the episodes through summer 2027.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Florida state law requires parents with children under the age of 16 in the home to keep handguns secured, according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Once secured, these areas can commence clearing rubble, removing unexploded munitions, and restoring basic services.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Sony Pictures Television is handling distribution and has secured new deals in the wake of the preview showing.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Following an event, all unclaimed items are logged and secured for 30 days.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Disney+ has secured a landmark multi-year content partnership with CJ ENM to bring South Korean streaming service Tving’s premium content to Japan for the first time.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The shelter said fosters have been secured for four of the dogs, but six still need a warm bed to curl up into.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Benson Kipruto, 34, and Hellen Obiri, 35, both from Kenya, secured victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Biden also advocated for research into a cure for cancer and secured millions of dollars in federal funding for research into women’s health.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The win capped a weekend sweep for the reigning champion, as Verstappen secured pole position in both the sprint race and the grand prix, before winning both events while heading every lap across both days.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Defaults remain relatively low in senior secured portfolios, and experienced lenders often work through challenges with their borrowers, not against them.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
By 1995, the BFC had streamlined the machinery of London Fashion Week and secured government funding for exhibitions, support for young designers, and the courting of overseas buyers.
—Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Due to the strike, container ships could not be handled, secured or unsecured at the port’s terminals, putting seaside operations at a standstill.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The project landed on Ketnet in 2023 and secured VAF funding shortly thereafter, which allowed the team to go into production with the goal of working on the episodes through summer 2027.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Florida state law requires parents with children under the age of 16 in the home to keep handguns secured, according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Once secured, these areas can commence clearing rubble, removing unexploded munitions, and restoring basic services.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Sony Pictures Television is handling distribution and has secured new deals in the wake of the preview showing.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Following an event, all unclaimed items are logged and secured for 30 days.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Disney+ has secured a landmark multi-year content partnership with CJ ENM to bring South Korean streaming service Tving’s premium content to Japan for the first time.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The shelter said fosters have been secured for four of the dogs, but six still need a warm bed to curl up into.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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Oregon lawmakers added gender identity as a protected class under state anti-discrimination law in 2021.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Deutsch explained that architects have found lowering a ceiling makes a person feel more protected and comfortable.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to a 2024 feature in The Times, the property is dotted with poplar trees, barns, and stables; there is an attached recording studio and a garage filled with Springsteen’s vintage car collection.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quagliano has repeatedly denied that and defended the bank’s aircraft business as profitable.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are a few four- and even three-win squads that still have a path to a bowl based on their upcoming schedules, while a few five-win teams are far from assured a postseason trip.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The compromise to end the shutdown commits to a Senate vote in December to extend the tax credits, but approval is not assured.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Samson noted that throughout fashion history, only garments for women have been designed with rear closures, with the possible exception amid the utopian Saint-Simonian sect in 19th-century France, when men wore waistcoats that fastened from behind, requiring assistance.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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There, a group of KPMG staffers followed and sometimes interjected their own thoughts on the building, while workers fastened the last screws on light bulbs and organized plants strewn around the office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
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Over that time, galaxies, galaxy groups, and galaxy clusters all formed bound structures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vorobok searched the library’s newspaper databases as well as city directories, Sanborn maps and bound editions of the original century-old newspapers, then compiled it all online with the help of the digital services team.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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