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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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Once secured, the tool reportedly remains stable and can handle high loads.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
California’s elections are safe and secure.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Not only did the Democratic Labor Party fail to secure a seat, but its leader Ralph Thorne was unable to vote.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Once secured, the tool reportedly remains stable and can handle high loads.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
California’s elections are safe and secure.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
Verb
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Ratcliffe’s comments align with the arguments made by Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party, which ties its anti-immigrant message to protecting the country.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Medical workers sympathetic to the uprising, meanwhile, have also changed the names and injuries listed on some patients’ medical charts, to protect their identities from authorities.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump has sought to avoid a similar fate with his site, which is a much smaller undertaking, and to ensure the initiative delivers visible political payoff.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Filipowski had his right leg wrapped in plastic to fasten an ice bag to his kneecap afterward.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Her veil was secured with a comb where her hair was fastened.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Democrat Joe Biden won Georgia by about 11,800 votes in an election overseen by a Republican secretary of state and certified by a Republican governor.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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That extra power makes the Corolla Cross Hybrid a noticeably more enjoyable and confident drive.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Whether that will turn out to be a safer bet as investors are starting to get cold feet over AI as well?—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only 22 sites would have reliable climate conditions by mid-century, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for extreme cold Corvus One for Cold Chain uses industrial-grade barcode scanners with precise control over focus and exposure, enabling reliable label capture even when barcodes are frosted, damaged, or low contrast.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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