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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
More crucially, EchoStar secures access to Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service, a step that could significantly boost its Boost Mobile operations and firmly connect its fortunes to one of the most transformative players in the satellite communications sector.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The play takes their boy’s name as its title — Hamnet and Hamlet being virtually synonymous — and secures Shakespeare‘s legacy.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Proofr secures every scan with geotags and timestamps, while its AI automatically flags potential damage or changes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Norton’s standard plan secures just five devices, which is an easy limit to hit.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Booking flights a month or two ahead often secures the best rates, but staying flexible — shifting your trip by even a week — can make the difference between battling crowds and having the place to yourself.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to Ukrainian commanders, Putin appears determined to continue the war until Russia secures the full occupation of the Donetsk region.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
But state lawmakers would be able to fund up to $3 million for the authority’s operations if the authority secures a professional sports team from the NFL, NHL or the American League of the MLB.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The play takes their boy’s name as its title — Hamnet and Hamlet being virtually synonymous — and secures Shakespeare‘s legacy.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Proofr secures every scan with geotags and timestamps, while its AI automatically flags potential damage or changes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Norton’s standard plan secures just five devices, which is an easy limit to hit.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Booking flights a month or two ahead often secures the best rates, but staying flexible — shifting your trip by even a week — can make the difference between battling crowds and having the place to yourself.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
According to Ukrainian commanders, Putin appears determined to continue the war until Russia secures the full occupation of the Donetsk region.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
But state lawmakers would be able to fund up to $3 million for the authority’s operations if the authority secures a professional sports team from the NFL, NHL or the American League of the MLB.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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With so much roasting, baking, and entertaining ahead, a fresh oven ensures your meals taste their best and your kitchen smells inviting—not smoky or burnt.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Setting that expectation protects your time and ensures your energy is aligned with what actually moves the business forward.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the winner of each heat earns 400 points with a maximum or 2,000 points available for the weekend.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The popular handheld vacuum has racked up more than 28,000 perfect ratings and earns praise for its compact size and impressive suction.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Breinholt, an architect of the material support statutes who spent three decades as a federal terrorism prosecutor, defends the laws as crucial to closing loopholes that were exploited by foreign militant groups and their domestic sympathizers.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonpartisan organization that defends First Amendment rights across the political spectrum, and survey company College Pulse rank the campus speech environment of 257 public and private universities each year.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boeing’s offer assures workers another year of raises, even for employees already at the top of the pay scale, Gillian said.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adair assures parents that, in all likelihood, kids get more than enough protein from their diets.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Also, Iyo Sky takes on Stephanie Vaquer to determine who wins the WWE Women's World Championship, which Naomi vacated.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Whoever wins will also become Virginia's first female governor.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the saying goes in Argentine politics, nothing guarantees survival in this unpredictable landscape.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Its utilization in residential buildings including senior housing, affordable housing complexes and college dormitories guarantees that every unit in the complex has internet connectivity.—
Janus Norman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nobody reaps glory from doing the unseen right thing.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
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Right now, Washington reaps the worst of both worlds.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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