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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
That map would have cut up Indianapolis into four new districts, securing a Republican edge.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Schneider also made sure to draft a running back high last month, securing Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with the last pick of the first round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
That means securing our border, prioritizing immigration enforcement for those who have committed very serious and violent crimes and giving others a path to some kind of permanent legal status so the people who make our state work can do so in dignity.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Police Chief Gary Berg lauded his officers for securing a peaceful end to the standoff.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 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
Analysts say the supply gap from the Middle East will remain difficult to fill from other regions, underscoring the importance of securing supply from the region.
—CNBC, 4 May 2026
How important would securing European football be for Everton and how are fans feeling?
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In these cases, Gage says the Secret Service tries to minimize disruptions to routine business operations to whatever extent possible while securing the area around the president.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Schneider also made sure to draft a running back high last month, securing Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with the last pick of the first round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
That means securing our border, prioritizing immigration enforcement for those who have committed very serious and violent crimes and giving others a path to some kind of permanent legal status so the people who make our state work can do so in dignity.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Police Chief Gary Berg lauded his officers for securing a peaceful end to the standoff.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 4 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
Analysts say the supply gap from the Middle East will remain difficult to fill from other regions, underscoring the importance of securing supply from the region.
—CNBC, 4 May 2026
How important would securing European football be for Everton and how are fans feeling?
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In these cases, Gage says the Secret Service tries to minimize disruptions to routine business operations to whatever extent possible while securing the area around the president.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securing
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What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That means fighting inflationary spending, protecting affordable energy, defending our borders, supporting farmers and ranchers, and expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural communities.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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For those of us who aren’t able to tuck our bins into a garage, concealing them with a trellis, privacy hedge, or another creative fix can help maintain your curb appeal while also ensuring access doesn’t become a problem.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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That requires strong accountability, transparent budgeting, and ensuring every dollar spent delivers real value to the people of Idaho.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unibody cars, such as the Golf, are put together with a single cab and chassis instead of fastening a body and engine to a frame like body-on-frame trucks in the USA do.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Poorer households, defined as those earning less than $40,000, cut their gas consumption by 7%, the report found, but still spent 12% more on gas in March.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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To tow the car five miles and hold it at a towing site cost $430, which if someone is earning only the minimum wage is a lot of money.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Just as significantly, Anunoby spent much of Tuesday night defending Jalen Johnson, the resurgent Hawks’ only All-Star, who finished with a modest 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then Quentin Davie, the new coach of defending champion Hebron Christian and a close friend, called with an opportunity to join his staff.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Agreements made publicly available in court battles and public record requests, such as for El Salvador, Rwanda and Eswatini, have included language assuring that countries uphold international law around protections for refugees and against torture.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Using long tongs, carefully add each tortilla to the oil, gently clamping closed for a moment to help the shell set.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Securing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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