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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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Fox quickly sold out its Daytona inventory, with more advertisers lining up to secure double-box breaks, the format that allows the network to present commercial messaging side-by-side with live racing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Susan Shelley, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Physical metals are typically stored in secure, insured facilities.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The actor threw himself into ALS advocacy post-diagnosis, partnering with organizations to secure funding for research into a cure for the disease.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Fox quickly sold out its Daytona inventory, with more advertisers lining up to secure double-box breaks, the format that allows the network to present commercial messaging side-by-side with live racing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The federal government will provide money for security costs, but the size and boundaries of the secure area for each venue are still to be determined.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Physical metals are typically stored in secure, insured facilities.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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Legal experts say the court records and videos show that the administration is often abusing the law to target activities protected by the First Amendment, rather than using it to defend federal officers.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In areas within the USDA hardiness zones, a 2 to 4 inch layer of organic mulch will help protect roots and maintain the moisture level in the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The project also required coordinated operation between the large heat pump and the mechanical vapor recompression unit across all operating phases, with system integration and process control designed to ensure stable and efficient performance under varying production conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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With a 10,000-square foot spa (the first true spa in the region), buzzy bar scene, and stellar restaurants, the property ensures even non-skiers will keep occupied.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The trooper had removed the ladder, went back into his cruiser, and fastened his seatbelt when he was struck.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chevy was not fastened properly, affecting both the cooling and the air flow.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Aztecs won both games amid a six-game winning streak, but attendance dropped in each of their final three home games.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the product delivers clear value and distinctive experiences at sea and ashore, travel agents feel confident recommending the brand.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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This Elvis comes across confident, breezy, comfortable and funny.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The world’s largest solar-plus-storage project has made a critical achievement that confirms system readiness and safe connection to the Luzon grid.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The ever-reliable baked chicken dinner is a weeknight mainstay—but even your favorite chicken recipes can get a little stale after awhile.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Still, a flurry of moves during the summer window made LAFC among the obvious favorites to compete for the league championship, primarily because Son’s influence made Cherundolo’s defend-and-transition tactics lethal.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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To defend these rights, our justices must have expertise, independence, and experience.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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