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as in protected
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as in attached
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as in defended
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastened
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secured
Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2025 district attorneys filed charges in four cases referred to their offices and secured convictions in three.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
For some, secured cards — where consumers put down a security deposit that functions like a credit limit on a regular credit card — could be a useful option to build a credit history without the same eligibility requirements as unsecured credit cards, Chen says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
That’s also how Trump secured funding for immigration enforcement.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Creditors confronting both foreign trustees and secured interests must evaluate the cost of untangling each layer.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Most agencies require that unsecured debt (credit cards, medical bills, personal loans) is your primary problem, as debt management programs generally don't help much with secured debts like mortgages or auto loans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In the 2000s, NUJ secured agreements, including for casual workers on employers’ premises and an agreement with the Guardian Media Group in 2000 that lays out standard rates for freelance contributors.
—Errol Salamon, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC works alongside M&A counsel and tax professionals to integrate secured positions, entity structures and distribution mechanics into the broader transaction framework.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
The March 3 primary ended without a clear winner, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The 60 Minutes team secured last-minute access to film after another trip was canceled, underscoring just how rare access to the cave truly is.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The points basically secured the Class 4A title with a 63-55 win over Apple Valley.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The case has a diameter of 41 mm, is rated to a depth of 330 ft (100 m), and is secured with a Super Titanium band.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
None of the Democratic candidates secured an endorsement at the party’s convention in late February.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
The scene was secured with help from the Bloomington Police Department, McLean County sheriff’s office, the Illinois State University Police Department and the Illinois State Police.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Of course, Brady couldn’t go without finding his trusty tight end, Rob Gronkowski, who secured a two-point conversion after a touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Leon’s invention secured interest from Gaston himself, who came to see him in Venezuela in 1987.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2025 district attorneys filed charges in four cases referred to their offices and secured convictions in three.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
For some, secured cards — where consumers put down a security deposit that functions like a credit limit on a regular credit card — could be a useful option to build a credit history without the same eligibility requirements as unsecured credit cards, Chen says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
That’s also how Trump secured funding for immigration enforcement.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Creditors confronting both foreign trustees and secured interests must evaluate the cost of untangling each layer.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Most agencies require that unsecured debt (credit cards, medical bills, personal loans) is your primary problem, as debt management programs generally don't help much with secured debts like mortgages or auto loans.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
In the 2000s, NUJ secured agreements, including for casual workers on employers’ premises and an agreement with the Guardian Media Group in 2000 that lays out standard rates for freelance contributors.
—Errol Salamon, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC works alongside M&A counsel and tax professionals to integrate secured positions, entity structures and distribution mechanics into the broader transaction framework.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Among the latter group was Gabriel Prudhomme, who secured a tract of land along the south bank of the Missouri River that included a natural landing for boat traffic.
—Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
The March 3 primary ended without a clear winner, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The 60 Minutes team secured last-minute access to film after another trip was canceled, underscoring just how rare access to the cave truly is.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The points basically secured the Class 4A title with a 63-55 win over Apple Valley.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The case has a diameter of 41 mm, is rated to a depth of 330 ft (100 m), and is secured with a Super Titanium band.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
None of the Democratic candidates secured an endorsement at the party’s convention in late February.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
The scene was secured with help from the Bloomington Police Department, McLean County sheriff’s office, the Illinois State University Police Department and the Illinois State Police.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Of course, Brady couldn’t go without finding his trusty tight end, Rob Gronkowski, who secured a two-point conversion after a touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Surgeon General's office, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are banned for 10 years from wielding legal, regulatory or economic pressure to persuade the platforms to remove protected speech.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mane offered to reschedule, but Williams allegedly asked to speak to him in an attached recording room.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The site is being divided into several parcels, one destined for a Yokohama-like building with an attached hotel, another for housing, a third for shipping perishable freight.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Education Department has defended the effort, arguing taxpayers deserve transparency on how money is spent at institutions that receive federal funding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Democrats have questioned whether her transfer was premised upon her willingness to sit for that interview, but Blanche has defended the move.—
Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rest assured that here too, under the gold-leaf ceiling, you may be seated next to luminaries of Rome’s cultural and political scenes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Migdalia Perez, a partner at Perez LaSure Law, assured the judge there was no conflict.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The design takes inspiration from a bolo tie and ties back to Hill’s Colorado wedding, when the napkins were fastened with the neckwear.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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The logo was featured on a pink wall in LA, while in New Jersey, it was featured on a lock fastened to a fence.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
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If your plant isn’t dormant at the time of repotting, take extra care with the roots, says Estrada, gently loosening any bound root balls when necessary.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dodgers’ split-squad group that journeyed the 14 miles from Glendale (and ultimately lost to Texas, 7-6) was largely a skeleton crew of Triple-A bound prospects and wannabes.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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