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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
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
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
Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Bass, who has served as mayor since 2022 and faced scrutiny over her handling of the devastating LA fires, advanced to a runoff after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Britton-Harr had already secured an experienced operator to handle the flights for the time being.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Swift previously secured her position as the richest female artist in the world in October 2024, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Responding correctional staff responded quickly and secured the man.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
For many teams, preparation begins years in advance — often before qualification has even been secured — before becoming progressively more specific once opponents, host cities, and potential routes through the tournament are known.
—Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The utility also secured about $2 million of federal funding for the project.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
For guests who secured early reservations, the opening offered more than first access to the cocktail menu.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
Her bravery not only secured this conviction but has undoubtedly made her campus and our city safer.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Bass, who has served as mayor since 2022 and faced scrutiny over her handling of the devastating LA fires, advanced to a runoff after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday's primary.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Britton-Harr had already secured an experienced operator to handle the flights for the time being.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Swift previously secured her position as the richest female artist in the world in October 2024, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Responding correctional staff responded quickly and secured the man.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
For many teams, preparation begins years in advance — often before qualification has even been secured — before becoming progressively more specific once opponents, host cities, and potential routes through the tournament are known.
—Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The utility also secured about $2 million of federal funding for the project.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026
For guests who secured early reservations, the opening offered more than first access to the cocktail menu.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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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.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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An attached hallway is decked out in murals of previous headliners, from Taylor Swift to Wrestlemania to monster trucks.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Rounding it all off is the aforementioned guest/pool house with a kitchen, plus an attached three-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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In an interview with WFAA following the verdict, Roach defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from the courtroom.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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When and if such a momentous discovery is made, however, rest assured that the real disclosure day would happen soon afterwards and that no one would be kept in the dark.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 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
Verb
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Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Research from a social-commerce platform found that the top 10% of digital creators earned more than $53,715 each during a three-month period alone.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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