SECURING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

securing

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present participle of secure

as in protecting

to drive danger or attack away from sent troops to secure the city

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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 The savings outlined in the SEC filings, and the high importance securing them played in executives’ compensation for the year, shows the benefit to Uber’s shareholders and executives from reforming insurance laws nationwide. —

Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 While the initiative has drawn some criticism, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the strategy is not aimed at securing full-season rights packages for any sports league. —

Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 Those who violate the law may face fines and court costs of up to $200 for not wearing a seat belt and up to $250, plus court costs for not properly securing children. —

Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Unofficial results from Tuesday’s general elections showed the Davis’ party securing a 33-8 landslide victory over the main opposition party, the Free National Movement, and ending a nearly 30-year stretch in which governing parties served only a single term. —

Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 The final 1-1 scoreline does little to show how entertaining the fixture was, with Boston securing a draw despite the NWSL champions having far more chances on goal. —

Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 May 2026 The challenges of shuffling Whether by choice or necessity, shufflers navigate a number of challenges, including securing visas, finding housing and getting to know new locations every few months. —

Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 Moreover, European and Asian nations have a greater interest in securing this strait than does the United States. —

Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026 The pilot script was written by Fry, with revisions from Matt Pyken as well as William Harper whose contribution was considered key in securing the greenlight. —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 May 2026

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Once the clearance dropped back toward the edge of the area, however, his focus immediately shifted from defending the cross to protecting the goal.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Surveying the space they’re tasked with protecting, the two men grouse about the incessant noise of FedEx workers packing up storefronts on rolling large cardboard boxes toward the exits.

— Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026