Synonyms of secures

secures

verb

present tense third-person singular of secure

1

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

sent troops to secure the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• safeguards
• shields
• guards
• fends
• keeps
• prevents
• fences
• saves
• covers
• wards
• preserves
• opposes
• forfends
• averts
• resists
• bulwarks
• conserves
• stands up for
• withstands
• screens
• contends
• wars
• fights
• walls
• battles
• buffers
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assails
• attacks
• assaults
• submits
• bombards
• overruns
• yields
• besets
• storms
• besieges
• capitulates
• caves

2

as in ensures

to make sure, certain, or safe

a retirement account that will help to secure our future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensures
• assures
• guarantees
• insures
• cinches
• ices
• guaranties
• certifies
• promises
• attests
• vouches
• witnesses
• warrants
• swears
• pledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• enfeebles

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fastens
• clamps
• catches
• hitches
• anchors
• fixes
• sets
• entrenches
• embeds
• moors
• stuffs
• implants
• wedges
• lodges
• ingrains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosens
• looses
• unfastens
• pulls
• extracts
• tears (out)
• uproots
• prizes
• pries
• roots (out)
• wrests
• unlooses
• unfixes
• yanks
• unloosens

4

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• wins
• reaps
• garners
• obtains
• makes
• gets
• gains
• lands
• acquires
• attains
• procures
• captures
• realizes
• carries
• draws
• achieves
• brings in
• bags
• pulls down
• knocks down
• accomplishes
• comes by
• occupies
• accumulates
• scores
• amasses
• nets
• regains
• clears
• grosses
• catches
• recaptures
• notches (up)
• annexes
• takes over
• reacquires
• racks up
• picks up
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• gives
• pays
• grants
• accords
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• yields
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secures

The recount will help determine whether Salazar secures another term in Congress or Rodriguez flips the seat for Democrats. — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

The soift wall secures inside the tent, splitting the floor in half to create a pair of two-sleeper rooms. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

One that secures our border, safeguards public safety and national security, and welcomes those seeking an opportunity to enhance American prosperity and contribute to the rich diversity that makes this country great. — Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

If all that happens, Miami secures its bid with two weeks left in the regular season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Developed at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, the Submunition Clip mechanically secures explosive components during explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Each team checks its own systems, validates availability, assesses cost impact, secures approvals and manually triggers updates across downstream systems. — Jayashree Arunkumar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Brazil uses a two-round popular vote to elect its president, and if no candidate secures more than half the vote in the first round, then the top two candidates proceed to a runoff election. — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 26 Oct. 2026

By bringing EdgePoint into the boardroom, Mattel secures an 18% stockholding in friendly hands. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026