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as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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2
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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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
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of securing
And then the push into space is just a step towards securing a future for generations to come.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Many are signaling a willingness to dig in during this round of funding negotiations after many, including Schumer, got blowback from the Democratic base for delivering the votes to offset a March shutdown without securing any substantial GOP concessions.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
For Hong Kong, securing residency or a work visa for family office professionals is usually uncomplicated, relative to Singapore, according to advisory firm Acclime .
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Much of Muscle Man really is plotless—Harold steals a student’s backpack, goes to a department meeting, then fits in a workout—but Casey is a common thread, as Harold often obsesses about securing his approval.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s eyebrow-raising book is reigniting conversations about the chaotic 2024 presidential campaign season just as Democrats are securing several special-election wins before the marquee gubernatorial races in November.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown from the young passer put the score at 27-24, securing the victory.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
However, with six figures in the Ticketmaster queues, some Arianators might not be lucky to snag tickets on the first go, making resale a better option to securing tickets.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Pulte’s criminal referral against Cook presented Trump with another avenue for bending the traditionally independent Fed to his will, securing a majority of the Fed’s board by firing Cook, a move that Cook has sued to block.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Many are signaling a willingness to dig in during this round of funding negotiations after many, including Schumer, got blowback from the Democratic base for delivering the votes to offset a March shutdown without securing any substantial GOP concessions.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
For Hong Kong, securing residency or a work visa for family office professionals is usually uncomplicated, relative to Singapore, according to advisory firm Acclime .
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Much of Muscle Man really is plotless—Harold steals a student’s backpack, goes to a department meeting, then fits in a workout—but Casey is a common thread, as Harold often obsesses about securing his approval.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘s eyebrow-raising book is reigniting conversations about the chaotic 2024 presidential campaign season just as Democrats are securing several special-election wins before the marquee gubernatorial races in November.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown from the young passer put the score at 27-24, securing the victory.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
However, with six figures in the Ticketmaster queues, some Arianators might not be lucky to snag tickets on the first go, making resale a better option to securing tickets.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Pulte’s criminal referral against Cook presented Trump with another avenue for bending the traditionally independent Fed to his will, securing a majority of the Fed’s board by firing Cook, a move that Cook has sued to block.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securing
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To bridge the gap, a handful of states have enacted orders expanding and protecting access, issuing blanket prescriptions, executive orders and insurance coverage requirements.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of his causes was protecting Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge from oil interests.—
Steve Chagollan,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The liquid, which is electrically non-conductive, fills all the spaces between the cells, ensuring direct and uniform contact for heat transfer.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The sandals feature a buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Notably, that was considerably more than his boss was earning as a House member, $174,000.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means rejecting attempts to restrict voting access, defending safe and accessible election systems, and demanding that lawmakers champion pro-voter policies that expand access—like automatic voter registration and nationwide early voting.—
Hannah Fried,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Its once press-shy board chair, Robyn Denholm, has been making the rounds over the past week, defending the up-to-$1 trillion pay package awarded to the billionaire CEO.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Alaskan authorities are assuring regulations are followed.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In particular, O’Neill proposed doing away with FDA’s 60-year-old mandate of assuring new drugs are both safe and effective in treating disease.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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But that brief period of openness and luxury ended quickly, with international sanctions clamping back down in 2003.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the object is reportedly held steadily and securely in place, with the clamping pressure distributed evenly across its surface at multiple points.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Aug. 2025
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The one-time Iron Range rising star was a congressman from 1975 to 1981 but decided to forgo reelection just as Ronald Reagan was winning the presidency.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal Kapil Kajal is an award-winning journalist with a diverse portfolio spanning defense, politics, technology, crime, environment, human rights, and foreign policy.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Securing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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