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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
City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The scene may remain secured for a few days, Rabe said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Thousands secured tickets to watch the game on a big screen just outside the building.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The report found that while the forward section was heavily crushed, the passenger cabin remained largely intact, with most seats still secured and only minor damage reported throughout much of the aircraft.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rosenthal has also been at the center of script development and secured music rights to both Simon’s work and that of iconic African artists, including the film’s protagonists, Masekela and Makeba.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Linda had the head for business, and secured intellectual-property rights that eventually formed the basis for much of the company’s value.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Broncos’ 27-26 overtime win at Washington in late-November will be remembered primarily for Nik Bonitto’s walk-off, 2-point conversion swat that secured victory.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Cohen told the paper that GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in the e-commerce platform and secured a commitment letter from TD Bank to provide about $20 billion in debt financing for a deal.
—Se Young Lee, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The team, which has been training at SCSU and playing home games at UConn and Yale, was supposed to play in a new stadium in Bridgeport, but the project has not secured the necessary state funding.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
By 2050, many will have secured that stability, companies such as Definition Theatre, Teatro Vista Productions and Lillian Marcie Center that Lennix is building on the South Side.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
In Virginia, Democrats secured approval of a new congressional map through a statewide vote that could net them as many as four additional seats.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
The class, co-taught by Brandon Flannery and Gary Smith, secured more than $115,000 in sponsorships and managed all aspects of the event.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The printer arrives well-secured, with a layered foam system that securely holds internal components in place during transit.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Adjective
According to the evaluation, 83% of participants receiving housing subsidies remained housed after one year, exceeding the program’s retention goal, while 56% of 460 participants studied obtained subsidies and secured housing.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The scene may remain secured for a few days, Rabe said.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Thousands secured tickets to watch the game on a big screen just outside the building.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The report found that while the forward section was heavily crushed, the passenger cabin remained largely intact, with most seats still secured and only minor damage reported throughout much of the aircraft.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rosenthal has also been at the center of script development and secured music rights to both Simon’s work and that of iconic African artists, including the film’s protagonists, Masekela and Makeba.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Linda had the head for business, and secured intellectual-property rights that eventually formed the basis for much of the company’s value.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Broncos’ 27-26 overtime win at Washington in late-November will be remembered primarily for Nik Bonitto’s walk-off, 2-point conversion swat that secured victory.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Rodman secured her second assist, leading Cantore perfectly and allowing the Italian forward to power a shot past Moorhouse for the finish into the bottom right corner of the net.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Cohen told the paper that GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in the e-commerce platform and secured a commitment letter from TD Bank to provide about $20 billion in debt financing for a deal.
—Se Young Lee, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The team, which has been training at SCSU and playing home games at UConn and Yale, was supposed to play in a new stadium in Bridgeport, but the project has not secured the necessary state funding.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
By 2050, many will have secured that stability, companies such as Definition Theatre, Teatro Vista Productions and Lillian Marcie Center that Lennix is building on the South Side.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
In Virginia, Democrats secured approval of a new congressional map through a statewide vote that could net them as many as four additional seats.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
The class, co-taught by Brandon Flannery and Gary Smith, secured more than $115,000 in sponsorships and managed all aspects of the event.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The printer arrives well-secured, with a layered foam system that securely holds internal components in place during transit.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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The extra height makes the space feel more protected and cozy.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle & Linny for vintage jewelry; Re-Invintage and Dwell for home décor; Purple Crow Books for new reads from an independent seller; and Volume for a huge record selection with an attached taproom and lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Putin has defended the restrictions as necessary for public safety.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Trump has defended the gift as a way to save tax dollars.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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OpenAI established a for-profit subsidiary after Musk left its board in 2018, something Musk claims he was assured would never happen.—
Ashley Capoot,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Stanley sales literature assured her that didn’t matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Oihane earned the assist on the goal.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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
Adjective
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Play-in bound, seed still TBA: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland, Charlotte, Miami.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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