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past tense of secure
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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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secured

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adjective

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Recent Examples of secured
Adjective
Black Doves secured Knightley's fourth-ever Golden Globe nomination, but marked her first time being recognized for a TV role. Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Denver thus secured the final playoff spot in the AFC, closing the door on the Bengals’ hopes for the postseason. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 Both teams had already secured playoff spots, so there was only the potential for seeding at stake. Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Perfect day for Evans, Bucs The division title had been clinched, the playoff spot secured. Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 The Titans secured the top overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft after two events took place on Sunday. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye. Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams. Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 At the Paris 2024 Games, Kerley secured a bronze medal in the 100-meter final, sharing the podium with Noah Lyles. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Verb
  • For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Rest assured, the play makes liberal use of the Netflix show’s signature electro-ethereal theme music.
    Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The process begins with a bit of grating, but rest assured that this is the most labor-intensive step of the 30-minute recipe.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Similar to how ropes push materials into the back of the human printer, wires fastened to a cap on Mickey’s head transmit memory data.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • That was the year Elizabeth Hurley, then a largely unknown model, arrived for the London premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral on the arm of then-boyfriend Hugh Grant, wearing a black silk evening gown fastened at the sides with oversized gold safety pins.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Nate Schmidt took on Domi in defense of his teammate, and the pair earned fighting majors.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
  • His 2024 performance earned him the publication’s Yankees Minor League Player of the Year award, as well as an invite to major league camp this spring.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Sequestered behind walls and gates on a little more than a quarter of an acre, the dwelling is fronted by a driveway that leads to an attached garage tucked off to the side.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
  • Opposing defenses would be forced to stay more attached to Ivey, which should allow Cunningham more room to create for himself and others.
    Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Schumer defended his stance, acknowledging the bill's flaws but arguing that a government shutdown would be worse.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This tool ensured that when spacetime interacts with matter as the quantum operator, the equations remain valid and don’t break any fundamental rules.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Coupled with her interview for the cover of People, this ensured plenty of positive content was out there to inspire supportive mentions in the run-up to release.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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