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

Trump’s endorsement proved pivotal for Masterson, securing his status as the presumptive front-runner in the primary race. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 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

Lawmakers codified the program into state law last year through SB 640, securing the Transfer Success Pathway for the next decade. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Shop early for your best chance at securing the heirloom-worthy arrivals. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Turns out, Kirk has been illegally transporting beer from Illinois without securing the proper permits or paying the appropriate taxes. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The ratchet strap — typically used for securing truck cargo — was wrapped around a leaning tree trunk at least twice the girl’s height. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

For a secure style, start by applying gel to the section of hair before securing the section with a bobby pin. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026