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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
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Among those battling for the podium were the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who secured enough points to ensure that the British team sealed this year’s constructors’ championship, even with six races remaining.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Quantum technologies promise secure communication, faster computing, and powerful sensing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Among those battling for the podium were the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who secured enough points to ensure that the British team sealed this year’s constructors’ championship, even with six races remaining.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Anti-theft crossbody bags that are perfect for secure sightseeing are in the mix too, from just $8, plus waterproof dry bags from $10 that keep your phone and belongings from getting wet on the go.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Quantum technologies promise secure communication, faster computing, and powerful sensing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The commission reports the use of the ATMs by scammers, who urge consumers to deposit cash into them to protect their savings, is on the rise.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sánchez was spotted wearing a pair of white trousers fastened with a cream Celine belt and a white turtleneck.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Also of note, four panelists are picking the Houston Texans to beat the Baltimore Ravens without Lamar Jackson, while two are projecting the Ravens to win by a field goal in a tight matchup.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Board is confident that the institutional improvements implemented over the past five years, along with those planned for the coming months – incorporating valuable recommendations from Omnia – will mitigate risks in the future.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chanel delivered a confident debut from Matthieu Blazy.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fields slept at downtown bus stops, often gathering with groups or pretending to have a firearm in her coat to stay safe.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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No payment data was accessed within the breach, meaning information like credits cards or transaction history was safe.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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Lithium has been one of the most reliable treatments for bipolar disorder for decades.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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When renewable energy is paired with large batteries or other forms of grid management, it's proven to be reliable.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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On paper, this is a deep, talented defense that skates well, defends hard, and can move the puck.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Much to the frustration of sleuthing fans, Sherman-Palladino has continued to defend the miniseries’ ending, saying her concern wasn’t with the goings on of any of the aforementioned men.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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