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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastens
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secures
Ultimately, Apple's release schedule secures its market control, forcing competitors to adapt their strategies.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Burnham’s victory in Makerfield secures his return to Parliament.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Arlo Indoor Security Camera The Arlo Essential Indoor camera secures your room layout by combining clear 1080p HD recording with full 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt motion control.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Any changes to the plans based on FECR’s requests may also jeopardize any grant funding the county secures for the project, by the parties’ own admission.
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Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
The sneaker features a removable arch-support insole that adapts to your foot shape and a bootie-heel design that supports and secures your foot in place.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
An uncompromising attitude secures your desires.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The removable dual-leaf table secures to the side console, supported by a single leg, turning that breezy lounge into a temporary dining space for up to four people.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Because the home secures the loan, falling behind on payments could put the property at risk of foreclosure.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Burnham’s victory in Makerfield secures his return to Parliament.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Arlo Indoor Security Camera The Arlo Essential Indoor camera secures your room layout by combining clear 1080p HD recording with full 360-degree pan and 180-degree tilt motion control.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Any changes to the plans based on FECR’s requests may also jeopardize any grant funding the county secures for the project, by the parties’ own admission.
—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
The sneaker features a removable arch-support insole that adapts to your foot shape and a bootie-heel design that supports and secures your foot in place.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
An uncompromising attitude secures your desires.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The removable dual-leaf table secures to the side console, supported by a single leg, turning that breezy lounge into a temporary dining space for up to four people.
—
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Because the home secures the loan, falling behind on payments could put the property at risk of foreclosure.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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That disincentivizes physical attacks (such as cold-boot attacks) and better protects user data.
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Curbing an infectious disease abroad protects health at home, reducing the risk of cross-border transmission and lowering the chance of new, costlier public health threats.
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That means the county can retain millions of dollars in property taxes, which the Resident Advisory Committee ensures transparency and accountability of.
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The extension to its cash rebate program ensures the country will remain an attractive proposition in the increasingly competitive CEE region, as Romania jockeys alongside countries including Hungary, Czech Republic and Bulgaria for foreign productions.
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My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.
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Whether La Roja earns another star or comes crashing back down to earth remains to be seen.
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The brand that saves time, reduces friction and feels like it was designed for their actual life earns the right to become emotional later.
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Judge releases evidence, defends trial decisions The appeal announcement came days after Judge John Roach, who presided over the trial, released evidence shown to jurors, including photos and videos that had not previously been made public because cameras were barred from the courtroom.
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Wine mogul David Trone is spending big in a comeback bid as wealthy incumbent April McClain Delaney aggressively defends her seat.
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Taylor assures that this can be achieved in a short time frame.
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When the desert sun heats up the city, the elevated position of the outdoor pool terrace assures panoramic city views as well as plentiful space to relax poolside beneath an umbrella or chic cabana.
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The win and Australia’s own 1-0 start to the tournament ensure that whoever wins Friday will clinch a spot in the knockout round.
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The question for founders right now is not whether Big AI wins, but how can smaller companies survive and thrive alongside it.
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Such lifting of sanctions all but guarantees that the Iranian regime will be bolstered mere months after protests brought it to the brink of collapse.
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Despite a ticking clock that seemingly guarantees the girl’s senseless death will be discarded as a cold case, Noelle is determined to uncover the truth, using her mind-numbing day job digitizing records at the local police station as a platform.
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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