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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
Ayesha Javed, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
The staunch conservative and longtime lawmaker won Japan’s ruling party’s presidency on October 4, becoming the first woman ever to secure the post, after her third attempt.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
As Max spreads, Russians will have fewer places to have secure conversations online.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The best of the best companies were securing the best possible space for their people and this is now feeding down to many more companies who are trying to upgrade their space to create an attractive environment for their people.
—Ayesha Javed, Time, 12 Oct. 2025
The staunch conservative and longtime lawmaker won Japan’s ruling party’s presidency on October 4, becoming the first woman ever to secure the post, after her third attempt.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Whether commuting to the office or enduring a long travel day, the tote keeps everything in reach and organized with thoughtful slip pockets and a secure top zip closure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
As Max spreads, Russians will have fewer places to have secure conversations online.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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But it is required to obtain state permits to ensure the waste does not contaminate the environment or local water sources.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Mary, Viola's second-eldest, devoted her life to ensuring that her mother and her cause would not be forgotten.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sánchez was spotted wearing a pair of white trousers fastened with a cream Celine belt and a white turtleneck.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Anna fastened her meaning on Vronsky; Levin fastens his meaning on the land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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Missouri could have won its 16th straight at home Saturday but lost to the Crimson Tide.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pittsburg State has won five straight and stands 5-1, 4-1 in the MIAA.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Board is confident that the institutional improvements implemented over the past five years, along with those planned for the coming months – incorporating valuable recommendations from Omnia – will mitigate risks in the future.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chanel delivered a confident debut from Matthieu Blazy.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to researchers, the innovative approach promises to bypass the efficiency loss and signal disruptions previously caused by converting light, paving the way for faster, safer, and more robust global quantum communication.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lithium has been one of the most reliable treatments for bipolar disorder for decades.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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When renewable energy is paired with large batteries or other forms of grid management, it's proven to be reliable.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the time some birds took reacting to the sudden darkness could have been spent foraging for food, searching for mates or defending their territory, Aguilar said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Schematically, Denver did a lot of stunting, tried out some zone looks and defended the ball more aggressively.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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