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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
That's why addressing the underlying debt, ideally before a creditor secures a judgment against you in court, is often the more logical fix.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The pot bottom locks into the wind guard, and the stove secures to the gas canister.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The partner who secures your dream collaboration is not more talented than you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
That number could increase depending on the deals the company secures with new tenants, Calvo said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Unlike some statewide races, the nonpartisan state superintendent contest could be decided in the June 2 primary if a candidate secures more than 50% of the votes.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Plus, the Mary Jane-style strap secures your foot for more comfortable wear.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The pot bottom locks into the wind guard, and the stove secures to the gas canister.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The partner who secures your dream collaboration is not more talented than you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
That number could increase depending on the deals the company secures with new tenants, Calvo said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Unlike some statewide races, the nonpartisan state superintendent contest could be decided in the June 2 primary if a candidate secures more than 50% of the votes.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Plus, the Mary Jane-style strap secures your foot for more comfortable wear.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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Structure protects relationships by establishing expectations before they are needed.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Flexible check-in ensures a stress-less experience.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 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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Lady Gaga Scores Her Tenth Career Appearance As Mayhem Requiem arrives, Gaga earns her milestone tenth career appearance on the Top Dance Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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By contrast, the average full-time employee ages 18 to 25 with a bachelor’s degree earns $56,153, according to Census data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Whoever wins the primary is expected to prevail in the general, as the state currently leans Democratic in nonpresidential elections.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Thus, a team that wins the lottery will have its second-round pick slotted 46th, and the team picking 16th will also have pick 31.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The Adams Promise also guarantees free tuition and fees for any in-state, full-time student whose family makes $70,000 or less.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That matchup already guarantees attention.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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