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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in to fasten
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 to win
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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as in confident
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he's so secure about winning the marathon that he's practically spent the prize money
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the fortress was thought to be secure against attack
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as in protecting
providing safety
escaped to a secure location
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
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Recent Examples of secure
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Elevate will secure commercial partnerships for BAFTA’s events and philanthropic initiatives, including the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, and the BAFTA Games Awards.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Rachel Glik, Contributor, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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In the case of Duncanville and Allen, a larger arena wasn’t secured.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Elevate will secure commercial partnerships for BAFTA’s events and philanthropic initiatives, including the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, and the BAFTA Games Awards.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Here are six things emotionally secure couples do differently:
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—Rachel Glik, Contributor, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
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Tony East,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Advertisement Much like how Russia has justified the occupation of Donbas, Rwanda claims to be protecting an ethnic minority—in this case, the Tutsi community, which lives in both countries.—
Jason K. Stearns,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Initiative also ensures that HBCUs have the knowledge and tools to implement best practices, execute sophisticated financial strategies, and achieve long-term sustainability.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Always check with your local recycling facilities to ensure items can be recycled in your area.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Campbell, who sat front row, wore hers in silk to fasten an updo.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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That was the year Elizabeth Hurley, then a largely unknown model, arrived for the London premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral on the arm of then-boyfriend Hugh Grant, wearing a black silk evening gown fastened at the sides with oversized gold safety pins.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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Michigan State, the conference’s regular-season champs, had won eight in a row.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Wildcats won the Pac-12 Tournament champion in 2022 and 2023.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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The guard is one of the more clutch players in the league so if the game gets tight toward the end, Denver feels confident with Murray on the court.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, markets are confident that the FOMC will cut interest rates by June 18 giving a 78% chance that interest rates are below their current level of 4.25% to 4.5% by then according to the CME FedWatch Tool.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump threatens to put 200% tariff on French Champagne and other EU spirits — Jenni Reid 11 Hours Ago Gold hits new intraday all-time high Investors have been buying up safe haven assets such as gold in the midst of President Donald Trump's ramping trade war.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Children raped while fetching water For families that managed to remain together, there is no safe place to go and little infrastructure to protect them from the armed factions.—
Salma Abdelaziz,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect—and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Other agencies have also fired probationary employees, though no reliable total figure exists.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
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Can Max Verstappen defend his title, or will the McLaren team of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri break through?—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of protests for Palestinian freedom are nonviolent and welcoming to all people of conscience who adhere to international law and defend human rights.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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