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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
Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training for domestic workers, while banning wage deductions by placement agencies.
—Norman Harsono, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Primary elections are set for May, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate secures a majority.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding.
—James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The winner secures the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The big question is whether Pakistan can lock down a vital peace in the Gulf that both secures its interests and boosts its international profile.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training for domestic workers, while banning wage deductions by placement agencies.
—Norman Harsono, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Primary elections are set for May, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate secures a majority.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding.
—James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The winner secures the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The big question is whether Pakistan can lock down a vital peace in the Gulf that both secures its interests and boosts its international profile.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray protects hair from heat damage caused by curling irons, flat irons and blow dryers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Ticket to Work protects beneficiaries during their transition.—
French Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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The opinion from the Missouri Appeals court ensures the final language on the ballot measure that will face voters in November, but there remain ongoing court cases that could change the trajectory of Missouri’s congressional districts.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 May 2026
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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.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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He-Man is typically shown to be the alter ego of Prince Adam of the planet Eternia, who defends the secrets of Castle Grayskull, as well as the rest of Eternia, from the forces of the antagonist Skeletor.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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No side that defends this badly from front to back can hope for European qualification through the Premier League next season, and humiliation against Manchester City in the FA Cup final looks a far likelier outcome than a palate-cleansing triumph.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Two of those series wins — in 1980 versus Montreal and in 1968 versus Los Angeles — came when the team was still based in Minnesota.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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If any candidate wins 50%+1 on June 2, that’s the final result.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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This is a match that usually guarantees drama, considering the fixture has produced 40 goals in the past 10 encounters.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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