Synonyms of secured

secured 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in protected

Related Words

• protected
• defended
• guarded
• secure
• shielded
• safeguarded
• defensible
• tenable
• unassailable
• inviolable
• invincible
• invulnerable
• unbeatable
• bulletproof
• impregnable
• indomitable
• unconquerable
• defendable
• untouchable

Dissimilar Words

• untenable
• vulnerable
• indefensible
• unsecured
• open
• liable
• unprotected
• susceptible
• exposed
• unguarded
• insecure
• undefended
• weak
• helpless
• powerless
• imperiled
• vincible
• assailable
• defenseless

2

as in attached

Related Words

• attached
• bound
• fastened
• embedded
• entrenched
• implanted
• clamped
• impacted
• anchored
• immovable
• glued
• cemented
• bonded
• unyielding
• stuck
• frozen
• tight
• wedged
• lodged
• jammed
• firm
• snug
• set
• fast

Dissimilar Words

• loose
• insecure
• unsecured
• detached
• unattached
• freed
• movable
• undone
• unbound
• loosened
• yielding
• dislodged
• unfastened

secured

2 of 2

verb

past tense of secure

1

as in defended

to drive danger or attack away from

sent troops to secure the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• defended
• safeguarded
• guarded
• shielded
• kept
• fenced
• warded
• fended
• covered
• saved
• screened
• prevented
• bulwarked
• forfended
• preserved
• stood up for
• opposed
• averted
• resisted
• conserved
• contended
• withstood
• fought
• warred
• buffered
• picketed
• battled
• walled
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assailed
• assaulted
• stormed
• submitted
• bombarded
• besieged
• beset
• yielded
• overran
• capitulated
• caved

2

as in assured

to make sure, certain, or safe

a retirement account that will help to secure our future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assured
• ensured
• guaranteed
• insured
• cinched
• guarantied
• iced
• promised
• certified
• vouched
• attested
• witnessed
• pledged
• warranted
• swore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakened
• undermined
• enfeebled

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fastened
• clamped
• anchored
• hitched
• caught
• fixed
• moored
• set
• embedded
• stuffed
• wedged
• lodged
• implanted
• entrenched
• ingrained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosened
• unfastened
• loosed
• pulled
• unloosed
• extracted
• unloosened
• yanked
• prized
• uprooted
• tore (out)
• wrested
• pried
• rooted (out)
• unfixed

4

as in earned

to receive as return for effort

finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• won
• gained
• reaped
• garnered
• made
• obtained
• got
• landed
• attained
• acquired
• procured
• captured
• realized
• carried
• achieved
• brought in
• bagged
• drew
• came by
• knocked down
• pulled down
• accomplished
• netted
• scored
• accumulated
• occupied
• amassed
• regained
• cleared
• annexed
• grossed
• recaptured
• caught
• notched (up)
• reacquired
• took over
• racked up
• picked up
• remade
• reattained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• paid
• forfeited
• granted
• gave
• accorded
• yielded
• surrendered
• gave up
• relinquished
• handed over
• parted (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secured

Adjective

After New Deal policies of the 1930s and 40s secured workers’ legal rights, union membership soared. — Liz Shuler, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

The crash site remained secured Wednesday as investigators worked to piece together the circumstances surrounding the deadly flight. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The company argued that the spending has so far secured scarce assets without generating cash flow. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Cuban Americans for Cuba debuted on social media the following year and, in August, secured tax-exempt nonprofit status from the IRS with a New York address. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

The financing is structured as a senior secured loan facility, allowing Wolfspeed to draw funds in stages rather than receive the entire amount upfront. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Investment banks are seeking to raise $42 billion of Class A senior secured debt and $18 billion in Class B debt, Bloomberg reported . — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

With the California Academy of Family Physicians, Watts advocated for and secured funding for a family medicine residency program that focused on filling healthcare gaps. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In order to keep most of the seats available for the public, Fitzgerald limited how many of the defendants’ family members would get secured seats to 15 people. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Verb

The defense contractor has secured a three-year agreement worth up to $60 million to advance the weapon through flight performance testing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Roy was part of the team that secured a $17-billion settlement from Meta in a landmark case this year, and has tried many cases decided by judges, rather than jury panels. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

In June 2007 the Portuguese police chief reported that forensic clues were potentially destroyed because the crime scene was not properly secured. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

The earnings beat is most likely due to the tariff refunds the company secured in the second quarter. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Mickelson says funding needs to be secured for that to happen. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Hitler was subsequently appointed chancellor by Hindenburg, in January 1933, after his party secured in the 1932 legislative elections a relative majority in the 600-seat Reichstag, Germany’s parliament. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Once extended, the inner tower was secured in its operating position. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026

The law permits the government to seek denaturalization when citizenship was illegally obtained or secured through concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026