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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
The magnetic driver tip secures bits firmly in place, preventing slips and ensuring precision.
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New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The restaurant sources fruits and vegetables grown on the property, and secures its fish from local waters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The strap loops through itself (rather than relying on buckles) that, when pulled taut, secures tightly like a zip tie.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Currently, the Bitcoin network secures wallets by means of private keys, which are long strings of random numbers and letters that are visible to their owners, but that can only be guessed by means of an impossibly long series of trial-and-error attempts.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
On college football’s biggest stage, Cignetti secures his place as the sport’s biggest star on the sidelines.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Japan has launched a month-long deep-sea mission aimed at unlocking a new domestic source of rare earth elements, a move that could reshape how the country secures critical minerals used in electric vehicles, electronics, and defense systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
This new one secures his services until the summer of 2031, tying him down between the ages of 24 and 29.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2026
The restaurant sources fruits and vegetables grown on the property, and secures its fish from local waters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The strap loops through itself (rather than relying on buckles) that, when pulled taut, secures tightly like a zip tie.
—Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Currently, the Bitcoin network secures wallets by means of private keys, which are long strings of random numbers and letters that are visible to their owners, but that can only be guessed by means of an impossibly long series of trial-and-error attempts.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
On college football’s biggest stage, Cignetti secures his place as the sport’s biggest star on the sidelines.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Japan has launched a month-long deep-sea mission aimed at unlocking a new domestic source of rare earth elements, a move that could reshape how the country secures critical minerals used in electric vehicles, electronics, and defense systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
This new one secures his services until the summer of 2031, tying him down between the ages of 24 and 29.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement protects the anonymity of the affected youth and families while securing the withdrawal of the government’s demands for their medical records — and those of their fellow patients, Silver said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starting with damp—not dripping—strands ensures the formula isn’t competing with natural oils or residual product buildup.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The store’s Basic Needs program ensures that shoppers facing urgent situations can receive essential items free of charge, while a voucher system helps others make subsidized purchases when needed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 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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Anyone who earns between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and hasn’t already signed up for CoveredCT is eligible for the special enrollment period and will receive enough state assistance to make up for all of their expiring federal assistance.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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The index’s current value of 108—as of December—means that the average family earns 108% of the income needed to qualify for a mortgage to buy the average home.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights organizes, educates, and defends immigrant communities, pairing on-the-ground support with an unflinching push for a more humane national policy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sins of Kujo, adapted from Shohei Manabe’s manga, casts Yuya Yagira as a morally ambiguous lawyer who defends society’s most reprehensible figures, a dark, adult-skewing legal drama.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Senate’s move to break off the DHS bill from the broader package assures that the House will need to reapprove the package.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, back in her dorm room, Wrigley assures her that nobody thinks that, least of all Evan, who is still obsessed with her.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The gospel singer has amassed 20 Grammy wins throughout his career, having won his first in 1996 for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for his album Whatcha Lookin' 4.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the end of January, the person with the greatest distance wins the free food.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
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This guarantees quality and type.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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