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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
This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
If the samples test positive, then the company drills to validate the discovery, secures rights to the site, and sells the rights off to a mining company.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
To address this, WaiV developed a locking system that secures the drone immediately after landing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Unlike other statewide races, this nonpartisan contest could be decided in June if a candidate secures more than 50% of the votes.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The order of Icon 6 and 7 is part of Royal Caribbean’s long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures the company’s access to shipbuilding capacity through 2036.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 May 2026
If the samples test positive, then the company drills to validate the discovery, secures rights to the site, and sells the rights off to a mining company.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
To address this, WaiV developed a locking system that secures the drone immediately after landing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Unlike other statewide races, this nonpartisan contest could be decided in June if a candidate secures more than 50% of the votes.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The order of Icon 6 and 7 is part of Royal Caribbean’s long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures the company’s access to shipbuilding capacity through 2036.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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By planning ahead and putting the right policies in place, Florida and the PSC have created a model that both protects customers and supports responsible economic growth.—
Scott Bores,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The group also hopes this pending purchase protects the house from demolition, something the property owner is pushing for even though a previous request to demolish was denied last year.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The Gore-tex construction ensures waterproof protection, while still allowing your feet to breathe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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This ensures all areas of the hedge receive as much sunlight as possible to maintain foliage on lower portions of the planting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 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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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Continue reading … STANDING FIRM — New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In the present day, the twins get fired when Racine defends her sister at work.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 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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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The bishop, speaking with the Washington Examiner ahead of the address, called belief in the Christian God a fundamental underpinning of American civil society that guarantees minority faiths’ freedoms.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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That guarantees a home playoff game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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