Synonyms of secures

secures

verb

present tense third-person singular of secure

1

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

sent troops to secure the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• safeguards
• shields
• guards
• fends
• keeps
• prevents
• fences
• saves
• covers
• wards
• preserves
• opposes
• forfends
• averts
• resists
• bulwarks
• conserves
• stands up for
• withstands
• screens
• contends
• wars
• fights
• walls
• battles
• buffers
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assails
• attacks
• assaults
• submits
• bombards
• overruns
• yields
• besets
• storms
• besieges
• capitulates
• caves

2

as in ensures

to make sure, certain, or safe

a retirement account that will help to secure our future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensures
• assures
• guarantees
• insures
• cinches
• ices
• guaranties
• certifies
• promises
• attests
• vouches
• witnesses
• warrants
• swears
• pledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• enfeebles

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fastens
• clamps
• catches
• hitches
• anchors
• fixes
• sets
• entrenches
• embeds
• moors
• stuffs
• implants
• wedges
• lodges
• ingrains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosens
• looses
• unfastens
• pulls
• extracts
• tears (out)
• uproots
• prizes
• pries
• roots (out)
• wrests
• unlooses
• unfixes
• yanks
• unloosens

4

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• wins
• reaps
• garners
• obtains
• makes
• gets
• gains
• lands
• acquires
• attains
• procures
• captures
• realizes
• carries
• draws
• achieves
• brings in
• bags
• pulls down
• knocks down
• accomplishes
• comes by
• occupies
• accumulates
• scores
• amasses
• nets
• regains
• clears
• grosses
• catches
• recaptures
• notches (up)
• annexes
• takes over
• reacquires
• racks up
• picks up
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• gives
• pays
• grants
• accords
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• yields
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

Example Sentences

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