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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
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
Its lines include both secured and unsecured loans, as well as auto finance, credit cards and some insurance products.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 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
Some strategies work primarily for unsecured debt, such as credit cards and personal loans, but may not help much with secured debts like mortgages or auto loans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Adam Reiss, NBC news, 31 May 2026
For guests who secured early reservations, the opening offered more than first access to the cocktail menu.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The sides remained level through extra time but Enrique’s side secured their second Champions League in a row after Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed penalties in the shoot-out.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
If Russian initiatives fail, the energy interests of Europe, China, and the United States will be better secured.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The chemistry between Brantley and Soccer secured the part for them both.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Merlin recently secured a contract worth more than $100 million with the US Air Force to eventually bring the technology to C-130 cargo planes.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Later, many of those acquaintances would leave again, some through their jobs, others by making investments in European countries which secured them citizenship.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Adjective
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
Its lines include both secured and unsecured loans, as well as auto finance, credit cards and some insurance products.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 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
Some strategies work primarily for unsecured debt, such as credit cards and personal loans, but may not help much with secured debts like mortgages or auto loans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Verb
The agency said visits could resume now that the area around Delaney Hall has been secured.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 31 May 2026
For guests who secured early reservations, the opening offered more than first access to the cocktail menu.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The sides remained level through extra time but Enrique’s side secured their second Champions League in a row after Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed penalties in the shoot-out.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
If Russian initiatives fail, the energy interests of Europe, China, and the United States will be better secured.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The chemistry between Brantley and Soccer secured the part for them both.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Merlin recently secured a contract worth more than $100 million with the US Air Force to eventually bring the technology to C-130 cargo planes.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Later, many of those acquaintances would leave again, some through their jobs, others by making investments in European countries which secured them citizenship.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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Clara Koh, Meta’s director of public policy for Southeast Asia, had cautioned in April that Malaysia's blanket under-16 ban could backfire by driving teenagers away from protected apps and into unregulated corners of the internet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Clara Koh, Meta’s director of public policy for Southeast Asia, has cautioned that Malaysia’s under-16 ban could backfire by driving teenagers away from protected apps and into unregulated corners of the internet.—
Eileen Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s also an attached garage for two cars and a golf cart off a gleaming black driveway.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The complex, which is the airport's first new facility in 60 years, includes a 5,000-square-foot terminal, a 20,000-square-foot heated hangar and an attached garage.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Throughout his campaign, Mellor has defended his record as a Marine veteran, ties to Flynn and his participation in the January 6, 2021 pro-Trump march that turned into a riot.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The Knicks center is now 8-for-13 when defended by Wembanyama in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Owens resigned as executive producer of 60 Minutes in April, 2025, saying that he no longer could be assured of editorial independence.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Also last year, Kemper assured PEOPLE that the love amongst the cast members is still going strong — as is their collective group chat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 May 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
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The hardware gave the sandal most of its shape from the front, with each strap fastened by a large angular buckle that mirrored Bottega Veneta’s initials while nodding to the geometry that runs through the house’s intrecciato weaving.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Grant Taylor earned his second save by striking out the side in the ninth inning as the White Sox evened the three-game series with Philadelphia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Staged at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, the musical is in its third run on Broadway — and earned 11 Tony nominations, including for best revival.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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