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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in to fasten
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 to win
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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as in confident
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he's so secure about winning the marathon that he's practically spent the prize money
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the fortress was thought to be secure against attack
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as in protecting
providing safety
escaped to a secure location
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
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Recent Examples of secure
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
If Lurie secures the approvals, the new hospital could open in early 2029.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of using an open tote, keep your valuables close at hand with a secure bag that stays close to your body and zips shut.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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Mountain Home police, along with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police, responded and secured a perimeter, according to the release.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
If Lurie secures the approvals, the new hospital could open in early 2029.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
If unable to reach a secure shelter, either crouch down in your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of using an open tote, keep your valuables close at hand with a secure bag that stays close to your body and zips shut.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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This adaptation helps to ensure generational success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam's Ministry for Industry and Trade encouraged businesses to adopt remote working arrangements and reduce travel and transport demand to ensure national energy security.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are some café racing elements in there too, like the pillion cover and the tubular license plate holder fastened to the swingarm's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Liu, 20, in capturing the gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games last month became the first American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in nearly a quarter-century.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Carter scored 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Kings came back to win after trailing by as many as 20 points in the second half.—
March 10,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Even though the application of arts to the treatment of childhood type 1 diabetes cannot make the disease or the mental attention necessary for its treatment go away, the arts can help to make children with diabetes more confident and comfortable within their skin.—
Elizabeth McClure,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of early 2000s R&B, Bad Gyal captures not only visuals but also sound, conveying her confident, flirtatious energy while paying tribute to the era that significantly influenced her.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2026
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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This is in contrast to assurances from local officials that people are safe and life can carry on as normal — albeit with occasional missile alerts and widespread school closures.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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That’s a volatile way to win games, not a reliable one.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The companies aim to explore whether nuclear energy can provide a reliable and efficient power source for long-distance maritime transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV stepped up to the microphone and with unvarnished vigor defended his quarterback.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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