Synonyms of securing

securing

verb

present participle of secure

1

as in protecting

to drive danger or attack away from

sent troops to secure the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protecting
• defending
• safeguarding
• guarding
• shielding
• keeping
• fending
• preventing
• warding
• saving
• fencing
• covering
• preserving
• screening
• standing up for
• bulwarking
• conserving
• averting
• forfending
• opposing
• resisting
• withstanding
• fighting
• contending
• battling
• warring
• picketing
• walling
• buffering
• palisading

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacking
• assaulting
• assailing
• storming
• bombarding
• submitting
• yielding
• besieging
• overrunning
• besetting
• caving
• capitulating

2

as in ensuring

to make sure, certain, or safe

a retirement account that will help to secure our future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ensuring
• assuring
• guaranteeing
• insuring
• cinching
• guarantying
• icing
• certifying
• promising
• witnessing
• attesting
• warranting
• vouching
• pledging
• swearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermining
• weakening
• enfeebling

3

as in fastening

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

• fastening
• clamping
• anchoring
• hitching
• catching
• fixing
• mooring
• setting
• embedding
• wedging
• implanting
• entrenching
• lodging
• stuffing
• ingraining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosening
• loosing
• unfastening
• pulling
• extracting
• prying
• uprooting
• yanking
• unloosing
• tearing (out)
• wresting
• unfixing
• unloosening
• prizing
• rooting (out)

4

as in earning

to receive as return for effort

finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earning
• winning
• gaining
• reaping
• making
• obtaining
• garnering
• getting
• attaining
• landing
• acquiring
• procuring
• capturing
• realizing
• achieving
• carrying
• drawing
• bagging
• bringing in
• pulling down
• coming by
• knocking down
• accomplishing
• scoring
• netting
• accumulating
• amassing
• occupying
• regaining
• grossing
• annexing
• clearing
• recapturing
• catching
• remaking
• notching (up)
• taking over
• reacquiring
• racking up
• picking up
• reattaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• granting
• paying
• giving
• according
• forfeiting
• yielding
• giving up
• relinquishing
• surrendering
• parting (with)
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of securing

Catching the Brewers for the division title and securing a first-round bye to the NL Division Series would go a long way in setting up that October showdown. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Incumbent Kate Lynch retains seat Kate Lynch won the Democratic primary for Wyandotte County District Court judge, defeating a challenger and securing her sixth term on the bench. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Investigators said surveillance footage from inside the bus showed Khan directing the girl to a specific seat before allegedly touching her inappropriately while securing her seatbelt and after she was seated. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

After securing a court judgment, the creditor asks the court for permission to levy your bank account. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Since joining the Dolphins in 2013, Garfinkel spearheaded the business turnaround of the organization, including increasing annual revenues by more than 400% and securing more than $3 billion in future contractually obligated sponsorship income. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Ahead of the vote, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley thanked Cornyn and Tillis for their work securing the agreement. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Katie has worked on StyleCaster‘s shopping team since September 2021, securing her nearly five years of experience with writing and editing commerce content, much of which has included sales and deals coverage. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Aug. 2026

The organizations leading the next phase of AI will likely be those securing stable access to processing power, semiconductor supply chains, electricity and thermal management. — Shelli Brunswick, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026