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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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
Since then, the creative duo have also secured a Berlin Music Video Award nomination.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
What began as a government investment in secure communication technology revolutionized the way the whole world exchanged information.
—Sarah Kreps, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
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Investigators secured the scene, took a number of photos and interviewed numerous witnesses, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2025
Since then, the creative duo have also secured a Berlin Music Video Award nomination.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Adjective
Industry insiders attribute their rapid rise in part to innovation-friendly rules that allowed tech startups to apply for — and secure — licenses to offer banking and electronic money services with greater ease.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
What began as a government investment in secure communication technology revolutionized the way the whole world exchanged information.
—Sarah Kreps, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Smarter, Faster And Safer Solutions From speeding up transactions to protecting users from fraud, AI is becoming a driving force in financial services.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The University shall make organizational changes to ensure full transparency and cooperation with all federal regulators.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Other managers’ egos might have ensured a more dramatic transformation.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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How to fix cable connection issues Check all cables and cords to make sure they are fastened properly.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ramps, sometimes called wild garlic or spring onions, have two, flat, broad green leaves about 10 inches tall, beneath which are white stalks fastened to small light-colored bulbs under the soil.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Count Fleet, ridden by Johnny Longden, wins the Kentucky Derby by three lengths over Blue Swords. 1948 — Citation, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by 3½ lengths over Coaltown.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both Roseman and Sirianni were confident that Mukuba could deliver the same blows in the NFL despite being undersized.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those trials, along with subsequent monitoring, have clearly shown that the COVID vaccines as well as all the other shots on the market are safe and effective, Goodman and others say.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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However, staying safe requires a combination of tools and personal vigilance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Over the next decade his signature kung-fu comedy style blending bold stunts and easy-going charisma became a reliable box-office draw for Hong Kong’s now legendary Golden Harvest studio.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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The only solution with the current state of the Dodgers is a blockbuster trade for a reliable pitcher to bolster their rotation.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a twist from the first Trump administration, which tried to kill Barack Obama's landmark health insurance law, Trump's Justice Department is defending the law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But López Obrador has defended hydrocarbons since his youth, and the energy reform became a rallying cry for MORENA.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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