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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastens
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secures
But lastly and most importantly, there’s a fourth channel where news is sourced, where the reporter secures information that they’re not supposed to get.
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Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
With the title, Waters secures the Tour Finals Triple Crown for the second year in a row, an amazing accomplishment given the rise in talent level on tour in 2024.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This win likely secures a first-round bye for the Broncos, marking a monumental victory for the program, the conference, and the Group of 5.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In this procedure, the orthopedic surgeon makes an incision, realigns the bones, and secures them with screws, plates, or rods.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
That includes a swift conclusion of a ceasefire deal that secures the safety of all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and ends all major military operations in the territory.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
If von der Leyen secures an agreement at the Mercosur summit, the next steps would involve translating the deal into legal text.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Rachel secures her spot in the Final 6, leaving Sam and Genevieve once again as sitting ducks.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Dec. 2024
When a mid-market company secures funding or shows signs of rapid growth, these systems can immediately identify the opportunity.
—Rush Shahani, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
With the title, Waters secures the Tour Finals Triple Crown for the second year in a row, an amazing accomplishment given the rise in talent level on tour in 2024.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This win likely secures a first-round bye for the Broncos, marking a monumental victory for the program, the conference, and the Group of 5.
—Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In this procedure, the orthopedic surgeon makes an incision, realigns the bones, and secures them with screws, plates, or rods.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
That includes a swift conclusion of a ceasefire deal that secures the safety of all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and ends all major military operations in the territory.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
If von der Leyen secures an agreement at the Mercosur summit, the next steps would involve translating the deal into legal text.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Rachel secures her spot in the Final 6, leaving Sam and Genevieve once again as sitting ducks.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Dec. 2024
When a mid-market company secures funding or shows signs of rapid growth, these systems can immediately identify the opportunity.
—Rush Shahani, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An architect designs a visually stunning and functional building, and a structural engineer ensures the design can safely stand.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Musk did not share the post attributed to him that defends those insurance companies.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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More than ever before, a power that defends against an aggressor now has the advantage over would-be aggressors.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Next, Gulman assures the audience of the villainy of his antagonist.John Roy, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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When questioned about the rats’ welfare and ethical treatment, Webb assures that each rat is well cared for, receiving a nutritious diet, regular exercise, mental stimulation, enrichment, and affectionate attention from their expert handlers.Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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As seen in the trailer, Peyton Manning also makes a small cameo.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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