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as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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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
Their challenge is no longer securing Africa’s place in the global conversation of contemporary art but how to adapt as that conversation fundamentally changes.
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Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Inn was founded by and remains owned by the Shorefast charity, which is dedicated to securing Fogo Island’s cultural and economic future.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Arriving officers observed two men fighting and quickly intervened, securing the scene, Sadriu said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The young stars of Netflix’s Stranger Things were successful in securing big salary bumps heading into the show’s fifth and final season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Her evolution reflects a broader recalibration within Venezuela’s ruling movement — from ideological confrontation to conditional cooperation aimed at securing political survival and economic relief.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
In the lunch — unlike in the subsequent speech — the president also reiterated some of his complaints about NATO allies for their reluctance to get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz while suggesting that Asian countries could also step up to reopen the waterway.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Winning games at this stage could hurt Sacramento’s chances of securing one of the top picks in June’s NBA draft, but Christie and his players were happy to get a win on a night on a special night for DeRozan.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
With nine matches, a semifinal, and the International Broadcast Center already assigned to the region, officials say securing two national team base camps further cements North Texas as one of the tournament's busiest hubs.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Inn was founded by and remains owned by the Shorefast charity, which is dedicated to securing Fogo Island’s cultural and economic future.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Arriving officers observed two men fighting and quickly intervened, securing the scene, Sadriu said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The young stars of Netflix’s Stranger Things were successful in securing big salary bumps heading into the show’s fifth and final season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Her evolution reflects a broader recalibration within Venezuela’s ruling movement — from ideological confrontation to conditional cooperation aimed at securing political survival and economic relief.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
In the lunch — unlike in the subsequent speech — the president also reiterated some of his complaints about NATO allies for their reluctance to get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz while suggesting that Asian countries could also step up to reopen the waterway.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Winning games at this stage could hurt Sacramento’s chances of securing one of the top picks in June’s NBA draft, but Christie and his players were happy to get a win on a night on a special night for DeRozan.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
With nine matches, a semifinal, and the International Broadcast Center already assigned to the region, officials say securing two national team base camps further cements North Texas as one of the tournament's busiest hubs.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securing
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However, brain activity is a crucial element in protecting against that damage.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pyongyang still faces major technical barriers before fielding a fully reliable intercontinental ballistic missile, especially ensuring a warhead can survive atmospheric reentry.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Castillo teaches Son Jarocho to youth in Barrio Logan, ensuring the rich tradition will continue.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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On her personal Instagram and TikTok accounts, Hirshleifer-Penn often shares her own designer outfits and must-have items, a Celine calfskin midi skirt with a gourmette chain fastening one day, a military-green Saint Laurent jacket with a stand collar the next.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ivey recruited a couple of friends to install the San Francisco phone Friday, rolling it onto the sidewalk, fastening the signs and caulking the edges.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Households earning over $100,000 annually now account for roughly 75 percent of Walmart’s recent market share gains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those two will set the tone for Orlando and remain crucial to earning three points at home.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several hundred Australian fuel stations are out of either gasoline or diesel despite Australian ministers assuring the public the market is well supplied.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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At his sentencing, Cooper recalls a prosecutor assuring her that oversight would not end with the judge’s sentence of 15 years' probation.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Wolf packs on the hunt encircled their prey—typically elk—clamping at the jugular when their target grew weary from the chase.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The maximum clamping force reaches 21 kg (46 lb), which is quite a bit for a tool of this size.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Securing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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