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as in defended
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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2
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
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The incident compromised their chances of winning the race as Chase Elliott capitalized on the situation and secured victory.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Officers followed Hall, who had allegedly driven past the secured gate of the Buckeye Fuel Terminal at 1513 North Sterling Ave.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
All products are securely displayed in locked glass cases and secured smell jars with a sample of the product will allow customers to take in the aroma and observe it under the light.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman and John Turturro all secured nominations in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category; meanwhile, Patricia Arquette is competing for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite questions surrounding his confirmation, Hegseth secured support in January from all but three Republicans to become Defense secretary with a 51-50 vote as Vice President JD Vance broke the tie.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The secured lenders listed among its creditors are JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Fifth Third Bank.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Other financial institutions already offer secured cards with rewards.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Felt wings and ears secured with toothpicks transform petite pumpkins into wicked-cute bats.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
From 2018 to 2024, Tesla secured over 5,400 H-1Bs, the complaint says.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Disney secured theatrical film and ancillary rights to the Impossible Creature book series set in the world of Gilmouria.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
In the 16th century, the Genoese Lomellini family secured a concession from the local rulers to harvest coral there.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The multi-phase project secured tens of millions in federal funding in 2020.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
With funding secured, the Canadian company is preparing for a seed round to expand and scale its wave energy tech in the global maritime market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Ellison signed a deal that secured the rights to develop, produce and distribute a live-action feature film based on Activision’s Call of Duty video game franchise.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi advised Newsom in the early stages of his redistricting push and secured donor support.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The incident compromised their chances of winning the race as Chase Elliott capitalized on the situation and secured victory.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Officers followed Hall, who had allegedly driven past the secured gate of the Buckeye Fuel Terminal at 1513 North Sterling Ave.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
All products are securely displayed in locked glass cases and secured smell jars with a sample of the product will allow customers to take in the aroma and observe it under the light.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman and John Turturro all secured nominations in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category; meanwhile, Patricia Arquette is competing for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite questions surrounding his confirmation, Hegseth secured support in January from all but three Republicans to become Defense secretary with a 51-50 vote as Vice President JD Vance broke the tie.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The secured lenders listed among its creditors are JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Fifth Third Bank.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Other financial institutions already offer secured cards with rewards.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The president has secured buy-in from key Arab and Muslim states, his efforts energized by his criticism of Israel’s audacious and unsuccessful effort to assassinate top Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya in an airstrike in the Qatari capital of Doha.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Felt wings and ears secured with toothpicks transform petite pumpkins into wicked-cute bats.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
From 2018 to 2024, Tesla secured over 5,400 H-1Bs, the complaint says.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Disney secured theatrical film and ancillary rights to the Impossible Creature book series set in the world of Gilmouria.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
In the 16th century, the Genoese Lomellini family secured a concession from the local rulers to harvest coral there.
—Miquel Ros, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The multi-phase project secured tens of millions in federal funding in 2020.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
With funding secured, the Canadian company is preparing for a seed round to expand and scale its wave energy tech in the global maritime market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Ellison signed a deal that secured the rights to develop, produce and distribute a live-action feature film based on Activision’s Call of Duty video game franchise.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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This ripper supports nearly every DVD format, including protected discs with CSS, region codes, and Sony ARccOS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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That means the night skies in and around Capitol Reef are especially protected from star-obscuring light, so this playground of cliffs, arches, and canyons has some of the best stargazing in the country.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No, Daria assured herself, her husband would not glance over at her and then continue searching for his wife on the other beach blankets.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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As these policies and investments continue to take effect, the American people can rest assured that the best is yet to come – especially once the Federal Reserve finally cuts interest rates.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The brooch was eventually fastened to an even more extravagant necklace, featuring 16 Colombian emeralds set between diamond quatrefoils.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ringo recorded a defended pass and recovered the fumble Campbell forced.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the first three games of the year, DeJean recorded 22 tackles and a defended pass.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The heater is easy to move around your yard thanks to the attached wheels on the bottom.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Also on the grounds are storage, wood, and garden sheds, as well as an attached one-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once sensitive information is shared, it must be carefully safeguarded.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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This ensures our culture is safeguarded despite the climate crisis, and is accessible to all Tuvaluans at home and abroad.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deliveries are up 8% versus the analogous stretch in 2024, and while some of those gains may be attributed to the adjustments made to the ratings currency, the league has capitalized on a schedule that ensured maximal exposure for the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and … Detroit Lions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s lengthy and wildly successful time in charge ensured any problems tended to reside away from the Old Trafford dugout.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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