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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
Underneath the soft fleece exterior is a plastic internal support that aligns and secures your neck and head to prevent bobbing.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The Pisces moon teaming up with Mars secures the path.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
It’s aptly named due to the twisted clasp that secures a closure—a Toteme signature.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Mo Eun is able to get revenge for her family, and Yun-su secures the chance to raise her daughter.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Industry executives say the new technology is safe, cutting edge and secures America’s future as a global energy giant.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
French startup Stellaria secures its first power reservation from Equinix for Stellarium, the world’s first fast-neutron reactor that reduces nuclear waste.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Its interior pockets organize essentials, and a zippered exterior pocket secures valuables.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
The shoes feature a slim back counter revealing more of her foot, and a slim ankle strap that secures and holds the shoe in place with a small silver buckle.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The Pisces moon teaming up with Mars secures the path.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
It’s aptly named due to the twisted clasp that secures a closure—a Toteme signature.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Mo Eun is able to get revenge for her family, and Yun-su secures the chance to raise her daughter.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Industry executives say the new technology is safe, cutting edge and secures America’s future as a global energy giant.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
French startup Stellaria secures its first power reservation from Equinix for Stellarium, the world’s first fast-neutron reactor that reduces nuclear waste.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Its interior pockets organize essentials, and a zippered exterior pocket secures valuables.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
The shoes feature a slim back counter revealing more of her foot, and a slim ankle strap that secures and holds the shoe in place with a small silver buckle.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Its small population, paired with the fact that it's located at the far southern tip of New Zealand and that Rakiura National Park takes up 85 percent of the land on the island, ensures the stars shine bright at night.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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This local knowledge ensures treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all but tailored to the unique challenges of each community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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That’s an excellent benefit for a no-annual-fee credit card that earns points that transfer to a long list of partners like Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and United MileagePlus.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Nashville native — daughter of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Paul Overstreet, who penned hits of his own and for many others beginning in the 1980s — earns her first top 10 on Country Airplay as a writer.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Because the anti-Trump side defends the rule of law, it can be drawn into legalistic objections that sound pettifogging and irrelevant.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
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Political trends show that the party that wins the White House usually loses seats in Congress during the midterm elections two years later.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Oak Lawn 11-5 (NR) Bianca Fleitas takes MVP at Tampa Bay Invitational as coach Mark Sevedge wins 200th game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Teams had until the end of the day to sign the 112-page document, which guarantees access to top-level Cup Series races and a revenue stream, and 13 of 15 organizations reluctantly agreed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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And yet, as both the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences ultimately proved, no amount of planning guarantees success.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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