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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
The Logo concept was solid, Graden said, but the first roadblock the team faced was securing advertisers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yaron Singer, vice president of AI and Security at Cisco, sits down with UC San Diego professor Mikhail Belkin to explore the challenge of making artificial intelligence more secure.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Four documentary projects secured SEA-DOC funding, with three productions receiving S$30,000 ($23,512) each and one post-production project awarded S$20,000 ($15,675).
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
The Logo concept was solid, Graden said, but the first roadblock the team faced was securing advertisers.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Adjective
The building is made up of several layers of increasingly secure sections.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yaron Singer, vice president of AI and Security at Cisco, sits down with UC San Diego professor Mikhail Belkin to explore the challenge of making artificial intelligence more secure.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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It is believed that the alligator may have been a female acting to protect her hatchlings, reptile expert Kim Titterington told 7News Miami.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Agnes has born the brunt of the harshness of the world, and Ada has been protected.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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How can Canada ensure that its political, military, and economic institutions survive?—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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France has issued a restrictive outdoor smoking ban, including at public parks, swimming pools, beaches, or anywhere children may be present, to ensure their protection.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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The towering shoes, made of bright blue imitation crocodile skin and fastened with silk ribbons around the ankle, were inspired by styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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There’s a tendon there that fastens the dorsal interossei muscle to bone.—
Jason Anthony,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
Verb
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But Penn State, which licenses intellectual property to create vintage and throwback apparel, won.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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What’s better than buying winning lottery jackpot tickets?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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From there, the team set about making Victor feel comfortable and confident as both a filmmaker and a performer.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Financial institutions can build trust by judiciously providing key information to help clients make confident decisions without unnecessary complexities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Shop for discounts Regional and national car insurance companies offer discounts for a variety of drivers, including good students, homeowners, veterans, safe drivers and households with more than one car on a policy.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Recommendations from the NWS for staying safe during a flood For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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People will see you as reliable and realistic yet open to imaginative ideas.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the oceans on either side of us, the frozen wasteland to the north, and a gentle behemoth to the south, no one thought much about having to defend our borders.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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The medium-to-long-range layer, David’s Sling, has replaced Patriot batteries supplied by the United States, defending against both aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles using a missile called Stunner.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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