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 Similarly, cast and creator’s robust reputation should likely ensure the film secures healthy distribution across Asia and select western markets. — James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The lace detailing at the hem of this oversized sweater dress secures it as a fun and feminine addition to your fall wardrobe that also happens to be on sale for $40. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026 Each refillable case secures with a satisfying magnetic closure, and is polished with an alabaster finish. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 Assuming that the mayor’s team secures the potentially massive new funding to make a childcare program possible, the difficulties won’t end there. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 The home team secures the victory when Phil Mickelson knocks one in the water at the par-3 16th hole, conceding his match to Francesco Molinari right on the tee box. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 In other words, filing now secures your claim before the deadline. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The group represents professional women athletes in negotiations and secures brand deals. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Each secures and slides via a series of side rails that look very similar to the ones for adjusting height of the grates on my Camp Chef vault smoker. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
Verb
  • The Idaho Consumer Protection Act, enacted in 1971, protects consumers from false, deceptive or misleading representations, advertising, pricing and contracts.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Rules finalized in 2024 also provided recognition that Title IX protects LGBTQ+ students and made live hearings optional.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While this might sound like going back to the walled garden of the HomeKit days, Matter ensures interoperability with other platforms.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This speeds customs and ensures a smoother cross-border delivery experience.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Unique to the mid-top is a metal hook that fastens its collar strap, replacing the plastic hook traditionally seen on the Air Force 1 Mid.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Final Thoughts The Bluetti Elite 300 delivers an impressive balance of high capacity, dense portability, and real-world versatility that easily earns it our Editors' Choice award.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The next question is whether a higher-tech wearable actually earns a spot on your nightstand.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … SOUR NOTE — Hayley Williams unleashes vulgar insult at DHS after agency defends ICE officers.
    — , FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Hugo Weaving plays a brilliant but disgraced attorney, drowning in debt, who reluctantly defends an allegedly dangerous dog, battling to save its life.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Camp manager Savanah assures me that schedules are flexible (or indeed, nonexistent) here.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But his may be that peculiar fate of an artist who wins so completely that their work can no longer surprise us.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The discussion becomes less about whose idea wins and more about which solution best serves the goal.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Endless ink has been spilled about the decline of traditional movie stars and how casting the right celebrities no longer guarantees box office success.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees a portion of the loan issued by private lenders — a structure called an entitlement — which lets customers secure a 0% down payment.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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