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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
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Certain secured debts, such as mortgages or auto loans, remain attached to the underlying collateral.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rey Fenix, Paige, Danhausen & Matt Cardona, and Jade Cargill all secured victories.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
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Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
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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.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
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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.
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Paulina Likos,kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
With a gold and silver in hand and Brazil’s world championship qualification secured, the 27-year-old’s role in Brazilian gymnastics success only continues to grow.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Of the tower’s 336 total units, the city has secured 197 one- and two-bedroom apartments for the rent-subsidy program.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Cape Verde secured its draw despite being overwhelmed at times by Spain’s attacking play.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Since graduation, James has appeared on the thriller series Lady in the Lake and secured a guest spot on Elsbeth alongside his father.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
Wissa added to his tally for Congo, who completed a 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan and secured passage to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Certain secured debts, such as mortgages or auto loans, remain attached to the underlying collateral.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rey Fenix, Paige, Danhausen & Matt Cardona, and Jade Cargill all secured victories.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
—
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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
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
Verb
The Idaho manager sang a different tune Saturday after Boise secured its second win in its past seven games and took three points off the team atop the USL League One table.
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Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
With a gold and silver in hand and Brazil’s world championship qualification secured, the 27-year-old’s role in Brazilian gymnastics success only continues to grow.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Of the tower’s 336 total units, the city has secured 197 one- and two-bedroom apartments for the rent-subsidy program.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Cape Verde secured its draw despite being overwhelmed at times by Spain’s attacking play.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Ma has also secured sponsorships for his World Cup appearance from some of the biggest Chinese brands, including technology firm Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.
—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Since graduation, James has appeared on the thriller series Lady in the Lake and secured a guest spot on Elsbeth alongside his father.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Within a year, the Legislature beefed up safety regulations on mobile homes, requiring them to be secured with anchors and tie-downs to prevent overturning and sliding during heavy winds.
—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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And yet Sazan is also a protected area.
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The southern coast of Tenerife is a hotspot environment for the conservation of cetaceans in the wild, particularly within the protected Teno-Rasca Special Conservation Zone.
Adjective
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Underneath the mesh fabric, the speaker has a flat, plastic base with a physical mute switch on one side near the attached power cord.
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The beast screamed and flew away, pulling an attached anchor into the water.
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So far, Milei has defended his Cabinet chief, even as the scandal damaged his government’s public image, constrained his political leverage in negotiations with allies and undermined his communication about spending cuts to Argentines scraping by on salaries that increasingly fall behind inflation.
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Legal counsel for the Department of Homeland Security defended the administration's actions, citing the long-standing effort to terminate the program.
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Glen Lee, the district’s chief financial officer, warned the lawmakers about taking money from the emergency fund, but Mendelson assured Lee that the fund balance will not be significantly depleted and will remain above $2 billion.
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But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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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.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
Adjective
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When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.
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.
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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.
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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