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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
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Nelson also oversaw the disbursement of millions in grants to local counties to strengthen election integrity and secured funding for a military ballot-security initiative that will roll out for the upcoming General Election.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
The Blue Origin explosion occurred during a ground test while the rocket remained secured to the launch pad; no injuries were reported.
—Paulina Likos,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Long lines at gas stations vanished as pro-business Paz secured fuel imports.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Quote of the season Pereira on Elliot Anderson, after seeing the midfielder score what proved to be the goal that secured safety, in the 1-1 home draw with Newcastle on May 10.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Since graduation, James has appeared on the thriller series Lady in the Lake and secured a guest spot on Elsbeth alongside his father.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Cubs secured their first series win in five weeks with Saturday’s win over the Giants.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
The New York Knicks secured the 2026 NBA championship, ending a 53-year title drought that lasted so long partly because the franchise became mired in organizational dysfunction.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Kaplan appeared to have secured the majority necessary to win the election outright, preventing a November runoff against challenger Jenn Chawla, who held 42% of the vote.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The ads, released shortly after Platner secured the Democratic nomination in Maine’s Tuesday primary, highlight the mounting controversies Platner has faced throughout his primary campaign.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Claire Pease, 17, secured individual all-around gold, adding to her team gold.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Nelson also oversaw the disbursement of millions in grants to local counties to strengthen election integrity and secured funding for a military ballot-security initiative that will roll out for the upcoming General Election.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
The Blue Origin explosion occurred during a ground test while the rocket remained secured to the launch pad; no injuries were reported.
—Paulina Likos,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Long lines at gas stations vanished as pro-business Paz secured fuel imports.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Quote of the season Pereira on Elliot Anderson, after seeing the midfielder score what proved to be the goal that secured safety, in the 1-1 home draw with Newcastle on May 10.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Since graduation, James has appeared on the thriller series Lady in the Lake and secured a guest spot on Elsbeth alongside his father.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The Cubs secured their first series win in five weeks with Saturday’s win over the Giants.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
The New York Knicks secured the 2026 NBA championship, ending a 53-year title drought that lasted so long partly because the franchise became mired in organizational dysfunction.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Kaplan appeared to have secured the majority necessary to win the election outright, preventing a November runoff against challenger Jenn Chawla, who held 42% of the vote.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The ads, released shortly after Platner secured the Democratic nomination in Maine’s Tuesday primary, highlight the mounting controversies Platner has faced throughout his primary campaign.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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And yet Sazan is also a protected area.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The southern coast of Tenerife is a hotspot environment for the conservation of cetaceans in the wild, particularly within the protected Teno-Rasca Special Conservation Zone.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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According to Ars, the PrK module will be decommissioned and no longer pressurized until that happens, which could greatly limit the use of its attached dock.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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Additionally, the building has access to an attached garage.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The Netherlands dominated possession while Japan sat back and defended.—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin after the leaders of France and Germany criticized the decision.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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At first, Perryman said, a CDC official assured her the Nebraska quarantine was voluntary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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This was by design—the mandate of Mississippi’s ruling class was assured through the reduction of the state’s black residents to near slavery.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.—
Lidia Maseres,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
Verb
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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Years later, when tragedy strikes again and a mysterious inheritance surfaces, Ruth is forced to confront unsettling truths about the women who raised her and decide whether to redefine her future or remain bound to the past.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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The bound paper booklets in which students hand-write their responses to test questions have surged in popularity during the AI explosion.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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