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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
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
According to the evaluation, 83% of participants receiving housing subsidies remained housed after one year, exceeding the program’s retention goal, while 56% of 460 participants studied obtained subsidies and secured housing.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Confidence surged further on Tuesday night, after a 1-0 victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid secured their passage to a first Champions League final in 20 years.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 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
With the significant treasure now secured, the museum hopes to exhibit the arm rings to the public before the summer holidays.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Eventually, about three-quarters of the program secured some form of distribution.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Rodman secured her second assist, leading Cantore perfectly and allowing the Italian forward to power a shot past Moorhouse for the finish into the bottom right corner of the net.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Cohen told the paper that GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in the e-commerce platform and secured a commitment letter from TD Bank to provide about $20 billion in debt financing for a deal.
—Se Young Lee, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Adjective
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
According to the evaluation, 83% of participants receiving housing subsidies remained housed after one year, exceeding the program’s retention goal, while 56% of 460 participants studied obtained subsidies and secured housing.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 May 2026
The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
So far this year, BIP has secured about $400 million of new investment opportunities, including the launch of an equipment leasing platform with a leading global investment-grade original equipment manufacturer and a project under the strategic partnership with Bloom Energy.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Confidence surged further on Tuesday night, after a 1-0 victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid secured their passage to a first Champions League final in 20 years.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 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
With the significant treasure now secured, the museum hopes to exhibit the arm rings to the public before the summer holidays.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Eventually, about three-quarters of the program secured some form of distribution.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Rodman secured her second assist, leading Cantore perfectly and allowing the Italian forward to power a shot past Moorhouse for the finish into the bottom right corner of the net.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Cohen told the paper that GameStop has built a roughly 5% stake in the e-commerce platform and secured a commitment letter from TD Bank to provide about $20 billion in debt financing for a deal.
—Se Young Lee, Fortune, 3 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
Adjective
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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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After leaving God’s house, the twins head to the office of the lawyer who defended the Man, as their father comes to be known, at the trial.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Waters defended the original strategy, saying that both Judge Clifton Newman and the Supreme Court accepted the logic of the state’s motive theory.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Joy, who directed episodes of Westworld and Fallout, then assured fans the team is committed to delivering a faithful and cinematic version of the beloved novels.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Bradley’s film choreography, even in the numbers that Footer deems masterpieces, is above average, clever and assured, but Astaire’s art—inconceivable without the enormous influence of Bradley’s Black contemporaries, like John Bubbles—is in another league.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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In July 2013, Anderson and Walker were found bound, gagged, tortured and shot to death in Anderson’s home, according to police.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 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 17 May. 2026.
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