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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
Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Successful participants have since been invited back for subsequent seasons of their shows, secured roles on other NBCU shows, or advanced to higher positions.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
During negotiations to establish a plan of reorganization, unsecured creditors negotiated with secured lenders and set up a litigation trust, funded with $20 million from the retailer.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Built in the late 1940s and renovated before Vonn’s tenure, the two-level structure clad in wood shingles washed in white paint is tucked away behind high hedges and secured gates on a quarter of an acre and offers three bedrooms and five bathrooms.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Addie is the daughter of her friend, and Tracey, knowing about Addie's love for Lansdell, secured tickets for her and her family to Sunday's game.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 14 May 2026
That position, plus an appearance on the HGTV competition show Clipped, secured Gibson’s place as a standout in his own right.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Last year, despite being ranked 15th by the juries, Israel handily won the televote and secured second place overall.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Bell and his associates formed the Bell Telephone Company (1877), adopted a leasing model, secured patents, settled a pivotal dispute with Western Union (1879), and participated in building the manufacturing and long-distance infrastructure that scaled the telephone nationwide in the next decade.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The second the fight began, Rousey exploded forward, secured a clinch, executed a textbook judo takedown, and immediately transitioned into her trademark armbar before Carano could settle into the fight.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Simons secured the seat by about 5,400 votes two years ago, but that was in Labour’s landslide victory of 2024 that swept Conservatives out after 14 years.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
What a contrast between the vibrancy of Aston Villa, who face Freiburg in Wednesday’s Europa League final with Champions League football already secured, and the startling levels of ineptitude that Liverpool have descended into.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Lamont, who was first elected in 2019, secured 1,468 delegate votes or 74% percent of the vote from delegates at the Connecticut Democratic Convention in Hartford on Saturday.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
On a night that saw former middleweight champion Chris Weidman get the call, Strickland secured his spot as a two-time champion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
After a 3–0 win over Eswatini last year secured their spot, the country erupted in celebration.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
Adjective
Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, running in the technically non-partisan race, even secured endorsements from Barack Obama and Kamala Harris.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Successful participants have since been invited back for subsequent seasons of their shows, secured roles on other NBCU shows, or advanced to higher positions.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
During negotiations to establish a plan of reorganization, unsecured creditors negotiated with secured lenders and set up a litigation trust, funded with $20 million from the retailer.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Built in the late 1940s and renovated before Vonn’s tenure, the two-level structure clad in wood shingles washed in white paint is tucked away behind high hedges and secured gates on a quarter of an acre and offers three bedrooms and five bathrooms.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Addie is the daughter of her friend, and Tracey, knowing about Addie's love for Lansdell, secured tickets for her and her family to Sunday's game.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 14 May 2026
That position, plus an appearance on the HGTV competition show Clipped, secured Gibson’s place as a standout in his own right.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Last year, despite being ranked 15th by the juries, Israel handily won the televote and secured second place overall.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Bell and his associates formed the Bell Telephone Company (1877), adopted a leasing model, secured patents, settled a pivotal dispute with Western Union (1879), and participated in building the manufacturing and long-distance infrastructure that scaled the telephone nationwide in the next decade.
—David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Verb
Once secured, the group made their way up to the home gym, where the Technogym equipment made for good photo shoot props.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The second the fight began, Rousey exploded forward, secured a clinch, executed a textbook judo takedown, and immediately transitioned into her trademark armbar before Carano could settle into the fight.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Simons secured the seat by about 5,400 votes two years ago, but that was in Labour’s landslide victory of 2024 that swept Conservatives out after 14 years.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
What a contrast between the vibrancy of Aston Villa, who face Freiburg in Wednesday’s Europa League final with Champions League football already secured, and the startling levels of ineptitude that Liverpool have descended into.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Lamont, who was first elected in 2019, secured 1,468 delegate votes or 74% percent of the vote from delegates at the Connecticut Democratic Convention in Hartford on Saturday.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
On a night that saw former middleweight champion Chris Weidman get the call, Strickland secured his spot as a two-time champion.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
After a 3–0 win over Eswatini last year secured their spot, the country erupted in celebration.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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An informed voter is a protected democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The sphere at the top of the node bobs in the water, with the attached tube oscillating water within it, spinning turbines inside the structure that generate electricity.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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There’s a lot of fear about what’s going to happen with this thing that people feel attached to.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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On Saturday, Hill defended Carter after former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes explained why publicly targeting a teammate is frowned upon inside an NFL locker room.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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In 2024, the national team won both the U-20 and U-17 World Cups, and successfully defended the latter in 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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Yet doctors eventually assured her that physical activity for a recovering pediatric leukemia patient would be beneficial to his quality of life.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Now that Juiced comes backed by Lectric eBikes, which is America’s biggest and most successful e-bike company, you can at least be assured this won’t be just another botched launch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 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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Based on employee survey feedback, 166 earned recognition as Top Workplaces.—
Bob Helbig,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2026
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Kirby Yates earned his first save of the season by pitching a hitless ninth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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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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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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
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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