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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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as in protected
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as in attached
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Recent Examples of secured
Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Denver thus secured the final playoff spot in the AFC, closing the door on the Bengals’ hopes for the postseason.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Both teams had already secured playoff spots, so there was only the potential for seeding at stake.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Perfect day for Evans, Bucs The division title had been clinched, the playoff spot secured.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Titans secured the top overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft after two events took place on Sunday.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
At the Paris 2024 Games, Kerley secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter final, sharing the podium with Noah Lyles.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Black Doves secured Knightley's fourth-ever Golden Globe nomination, but marked her first time being recognized for a TV role.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Denver thus secured the final playoff spot in the AFC, closing the door on the Bengals’ hopes for the postseason.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Both teams had already secured playoff spots, so there was only the potential for seeding at stake.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Perfect day for Evans, Bucs The division title had been clinched, the playoff spot secured.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Titans secured the top overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft after two events took place on Sunday.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
At the Paris 2024 Games, Kerley secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter final, sharing the podium with Noah Lyles.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Rest assured, the play makes liberal use of the Netflix show’s signature electro-ethereal theme music.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The process begins with a bit of grating, but rest assured that this is the most labor-intensive step of the 30-minute recipe.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 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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That was the year Elizabeth Hurley, then a largely unknown model, arrived for the London premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral on the arm of then-boyfriend Hugh Grant, wearing a black silk evening gown fastened at the sides with oversized gold safety pins.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nate Schmidt took on Domi in defense of his teammate, and the pair earned fighting majors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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His 2024 performance earned him the publication’s Yankees Minor League Player of the Year award, as well as an invite to major league camp this spring.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a risk in becoming too attached to these fawning A.I.s.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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An attached, 96,000-square-foot performance center will span three floors with room for athletic training, a weight room, recovery spaces, nutrition programming, mental health services, and an equipment room.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Schumer defended his stance, acknowledging the bill's flaws but arguing that a government shutdown would be worse.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This tool ensured that when spacetime interacts with matter as the quantum operator, the equations remain valid and don’t break any fundamental rules.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2025
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Coupled with her interview for the cover of People, this ensured plenty of positive content was out there to inspire supportive mentions in the run-up to release.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.—
Tanya Wildt,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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