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

The victory also adds another chapter to Lula's long political career, securing him a fourth, nonconsecutive presidential term. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

That collaboration sent their profile skyrocketing, driving monthly streams from a few thousand to 6 million, securing them an NPR Tiny Desk concert, and a spot as openers for Bad Bunny’s world tour. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Vandenberg was released from jail on Sunday after securing a $100,000 surety bond, the spokesman said. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Buyers can opt for the smaller inner tent, which takes up roughly half the floor area of the outer tent, securing into place to sleep five people. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Doeren built a consistent winner, with the Wolfpack securing 11 bowl bids with eight of those teams reaching eight or nine wins — including a 9-4 mark against rival North Carolina. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Advocates argue that in Idaho, ICE unlawfully piggybacked on an FBI operation, rather than securing their own warrant, as they would be expected to do on this type of operation. — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026

Ka’imi Fairbairn hit a 49-yard field goal as time expired, securing Houston’s second win of the season. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Beyond that, users should devote care to properly securing the media servers. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026