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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
Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The victor secures a spot in the ALCS.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For fully off-grid, standalone use, the X1 can be powered by an available 18-V rechargeable battery that secures to the side.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
If Mamdani is elected and secures a rent freeze next year, one of his biggest opponents will be an old friend.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
With this victory, Fisk jumps from 135th to 65th in the FedEx Cup rankings and secures his PGA Tour card for the next two seasons.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Inside, a set of horizontal crossbars secures the motherboard tray and other interior panels to the outer frame.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Teammates said the long-term deal not only secures one of the league’s budding stars in Minnesota, but also that Kaprizov’s faith in this organization sends a message that this is a team that can contend for the Stanley Cup in the near term.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Plus, the zip pocket secures all of your essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The victor secures a spot in the ALCS.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For fully off-grid, standalone use, the X1 can be powered by an available 18-V rechargeable battery that secures to the side.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
If Mamdani is elected and secures a rent freeze next year, one of his biggest opponents will be an old friend.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
With this victory, Fisk jumps from 135th to 65th in the FedEx Cup rankings and secures his PGA Tour card for the next two seasons.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Inside, a set of horizontal crossbars secures the motherboard tray and other interior panels to the outer frame.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Teammates said the long-term deal not only secures one of the league’s budding stars in Minnesota, but also that Kaprizov’s faith in this organization sends a message that this is a team that can contend for the Stanley Cup in the near term.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects the right to organize a protest, express your opinion and photograph events while on public property.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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That protects our investment, both financially and in the future of our children.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The bold look ensures that in spaces like bathrooms and mudrooms, form and function are able to coexist.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its breathable upper won’t leave your feet sweaty after long days of wear, and its lace-up design ensures a secure fit.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Some conservative critics of the extra subsidies argue this group earns enough that they should be expected to pay their insurance premiums without help.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Israel's prison service defends its treatment, but human rights groups report serious abuses.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Carrie is in love with Richard, defends him, and even punishes Laura by starving her for multiple days.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trespassers of any kind need not be treated as guests, Miss Manners assures you.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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This resolution strengthens the foundation for simulating reactor behavior and assures designers that graphite will perform its duties as expected.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here, Lloyd clamps a muzzle — part fetish club, part Bane — over Lucky’s mouth while Pozzo pushes him in a wheelchair (the actor, Michael Patrick Thornton, uses a chair).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those three came thanks to their two team wins and then their close loss to the Cardinals.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The federal law known as IDEA, which turned 50 years old this year, guarantees all children with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate public education.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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That decision all but guarantees his membership will lapse in the coming months.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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