secures

present tense third-person singular of secure
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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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Recent Examples of secures The rubber on the hdolders secures your laptop in place without scratching its frame. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 The top secures with a strap revealing a roomy zippered compartment, two spacious side pockets, a large zippered pocket, and three slip pockets. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 No location secures a perfect scores, Temps above 100 degrees can still be hazardous for those not prepared. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Genuine growth begins when a brand secures a spot on the customer's initial shortlist. Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The $85 million offer secures ownership of the two brands, allowing the state to remain in control of the multi-billion-dollar horse racing industry. Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Friday’s deal secures in-network care for thousands of UHealth patients insured with United, the largest health insurer in the nation. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The lower 51 x 74 in (130 x 188 cm) bed secures in place atop two side bases that fill out with removable central platform panels, while the upper 51 x 73 in (130 x 185 cm) bed attaches to supports integrated into the walls. New Atlas, 29 July 2026 Localizing cell fabrication secures the supply chain for critical military energy storage systems. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
Verb
  • Careful handling protects both your energy and the relationship involved.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At the Justice Department, the Office of Foreign Litigation protects American interests in thousands of proceedings around the world.
    Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, understanding these factors beforehand ensures a smoother, more fruitful growing journey.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This revolution in budget-friendly hardware ensures that when a modern, tech-heavy vehicle makes its way to its second, third or fourth owner a decade from now, it can still be diagnosed and kept alive on a driveway budget.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The track nearly earns BTS its ninth champion on the worldwide roster, but the South Korean superstars are blocked by Shakira and Burna Boy.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • His salary has risen over time, so with the fulfilment of various bonuses — such as winning FIFA’s The Best award in 2024 — Vinicius Jr earns around €18m net per season.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Sánchez defends court ruling EU leaders quickly pounced on Sánchez once videos from Ceuta went viral.
    Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Joseph left the agency last spring and now works as senior policy counsel at the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, an advocacy and legal group that defends refugee rights.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • Etiquette does not require you to tolerate such behavior, Miss Manner assures you.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • In the end, the race was only going to one rider, Wiebes, who now has seven Tour de France Femmes stage wins – a record since the race returned in 2022.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Beyer’s district is deep-blue, meaning whoever wins the Democratic primary is likely a shoo-in to defeat GOP nominee Tony Sabio in November.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • It is said that this haven of peace guarantees total privacy for its visitors and residents.
    Eliza Prosperini, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Both woman victors guarantees Tennesseans will have their first woman governor after November.
    Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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