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

Instead of securing to the truck frame outside the pickup bed like traditional Alaskan slide-in campers, the HS 640 leaves enough space to secure to the truck bed tie-down points, delivering a cleaner look. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026

The bottlenecks are shifting from sheer computing power to securing supply of high-bandwidth memory chips that support rapid data transfer, according to the report. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 8 July 2026

The company recently launched an Australian subsidiary tasked with securing a stable supply chain for thorium fuel alongside future advanced fuel production facilities. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Donovan Mitchell has signed a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing his future through his age-34 season. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

With a second left, and the Bucks up by seven points, Beasley challenged a Clippers shot and dashed past four players to grab his fourth rebound and securing a win for the bettors as the horn sounded. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

Her campaign website highlights her work securing federal investments while opposing threats to civil rights, health care and democracy. — Corey Schmidt july 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Alberta Parks provided advice for bear encounters, including traveling in groups, keeping pets on leashes, carrying bear spray and securing attractants. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026