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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
Crafted like a drum, each sieve features a thin, 15-centimeter (6 inches) high wooden rim that secures the traditional horsetail fabric.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
If no candidate secures a 50% majority on the first ballot, the last-place candidate is eliminated and their voters' second choices are reallocated, likely to Platner or challenger David Costello.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The final agreement secures M Physicians – the U’s medical school faculty organization – as the sole faculty practice group of the U’s Twin Cities Medical School.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The former state attorney general secures a top-two spot in the governor’s race.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Each green clip in this 80-piece set secures stems that need more support.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Unless one candidate secures more than 50% of vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a November runoff.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
One payment secures you permanent access and no hidden renewals.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
That's why addressing the underlying debt, ideally before a creditor secures a judgment against you in court, is often the more logical fix.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
ABC News, 9 June 2026
If no candidate secures a 50% majority on the first ballot, the last-place candidate is eliminated and their voters' second choices are reallocated, likely to Platner or challenger David Costello.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The final agreement secures M Physicians – the U’s medical school faculty organization – as the sole faculty practice group of the U’s Twin Cities Medical School.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The former state attorney general secures a top-two spot in the governor’s race.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Each green clip in this 80-piece set secures stems that need more support.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Unless one candidate secures more than 50% of vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a November runoff.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
One payment secures you permanent access and no hidden renewals.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
That's why addressing the underlying debt, ideally before a creditor secures a judgment against you in court, is often the more logical fix.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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That's because federal law generally protects Social Security retirement, disability and survivor benefits from garnishment by most private creditors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Texas also protects a variety of other wildlife, including bats, hawks, owls, whooping cranes and all species of sea turtles, according to TPWD.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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And Rowe Sanctuary, which celebrated 50 years of conservation in 2025, ensures that travelers will continue to witness it.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This plea ensures justice for Amira and the countless people who loved her.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
6 June 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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Johnny's Gold Brick Johnny's Gold Brick earns its reputation without trying to impress anyone.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
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Families could also consider a 529 college savings plan, a custodial account for minors under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as UGMA and UTMA, and, if a child earns income, a Roth individual retirement account.—
Jessica Dickler,Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In the case before the court, Mississippi defends late-arriving ballots, noting that the Constitution gives states the right to run their own elections.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Leo simultaneously defends the secrecy of confession as religious freedom, despite critics calling it an abuse shield, and sidesteps a meeting with ex-Opus Dei members amid Argentine investigations.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 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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Whoever wins the primary is expected to prevail in the general, as the state currently leans Democratic in nonpresidential elections.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Thus, a team that wins the lottery will have its second-round pick slotted 46th, and the team picking 16th will also have pick 31.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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So state law essentially guarantees that results in close races can’t be known for weeks.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Players value guarantees so heavily that Patriots guard Mike Onwenu actually took a pay cut for the 2026 season to factor in guarantees.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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