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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
Norton’s standard plan secures just five devices, which is an easy limit to hit.
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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
Meanwhile, Green Bay secures a piece that puts their defense over the hump and turns them into a legit title contender.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 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
Thanks to Cole's motivating pep talk and Isaac's game-winning touchdown, the team pulls off a win and secures a spot in the playoffs.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 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
However, times have changed in German football; the automatic mechanism that ensures Bayern secures the top stars from other Bundesliga players is no longer in place.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
With his new success, Muñoz secures a place among the most successful soloists of the 2020s, matching El Fantasma with nine crowns each.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Meanwhile, Green Bay secures a piece that puts their defense over the hump and turns them into a legit title contender.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 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
Thanks to Cole's motivating pep talk and Isaac's game-winning touchdown, the team pulls off a win and secures a spot in the playoffs.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 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
However, times have changed in German football; the automatic mechanism that ensures Bayern secures the top stars from other Bundesliga players is no longer in place.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
With his new success, Muñoz secures a place among the most successful soloists of the 2020s, matching El Fantasma with nine crowns each.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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According to the International Trademark Association, the right of publicity is an intellectual property right that protects against the misappropriation of a person’s likeness — such as the photo — for commercial benefit.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This foundation builds trust, protects capital, and sets the stage for strategic growth in volatile digital markets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rooted in Celtic tradition, this practice ensures that the bees will remain with their hives and continue to produce honey.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Respect ensures money boundaries remain intact.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company earns a fee for paying the merchant upfront.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gallie acknowledges the tension but defends the approach.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sagittarius is the archer who defends the good against evil.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Limonov, being dead, is one of the few characters appearing under his own name, and a pre-film credit assures us that The Wizard of the Kremlin is a work of fiction.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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As a business owner, never be afraid to share your insights, stories, and customer wins on social media.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The draft agreement with Britain also guarantees industrial cooperation with Norwegian industry equivalent to the total value of the acquisition, the Norwegian government said.—
Reuters 22 min ago,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Batty Davis and Drag Race alumna Naysha Lopez built something that fosters community, provides entertainment, and guarantees views by bringing queens from current airing seasons to share inside scoops about what really happened on each episode, which keeps fans coming back for more.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Right now, Washington reaps the worst of both worlds.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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