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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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as in protected
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as in attached
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Recent Examples of secured
Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite questions surrounding his confirmation, Hegseth secured support in January from all but three Republicans to become Defense secretary with a 51-50 vote as Vice President JD Vance broke the tie.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The secured lenders listed among its creditors are JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Fifth Third Bank.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Companies ranging from Bank of America to fintech startup Self also offer secured cards with rewards.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
During that period, magistrates have set both secured and unsecured bonds for Brown.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
These situations feel a little less curated and stiff than a pre-scheduled appearance at a pop-up merch experience or hyper-secured CD signing.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
The only members of Houston’s bullpen that do have minor-league options are Bryan King and Bennett Sousa, two southpaws who have all but secured leverage roles in the wake of Josh Hader’s shoulder injury.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Administrators at nearby Horace Mann Middle School kept pupils and staffers secured indoors during the stalemate, and area residents were advised to shelter in place.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport gave Waymo permission to test and operate its service there, and earlier this month, Waymo secured a permit to begin testing at San Jose Mineta International Airport.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Many of the Democratic primary victors will be unopposed in the general election, meaning Tuesday’s win secured their council seats for the next term.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The move not only secured consistent quality and pricing but also reduced Walmart’s vulnerability to commodity spikes and processing bottlenecks.
—Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Black Doves secured Knightley's fourth-ever Golden Globe nomination, but marked her first time being recognized for a TV role.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Denver thus secured the final playoff spot in the AFC, closing the door on the Bengals’ hopes for the postseason.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Both teams had already secured playoff spots, so there was only the potential for seeding at stake.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman and John Turturro all secured nominations in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category; meanwhile, Patricia Arquette is competing for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Despite questions surrounding his confirmation, Hegseth secured support in January from all but three Republicans to become Defense secretary with a 51-50 vote as Vice President JD Vance broke the tie.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The secured lenders listed among its creditors are JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Fifth Third Bank.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Companies ranging from Bank of America to fintech startup Self also offer secured cards with rewards.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
During that period, magistrates have set both secured and unsecured bonds for Brown.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
These situations feel a little less curated and stiff than a pre-scheduled appearance at a pop-up merch experience or hyper-secured CD signing.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
The only members of Houston’s bullpen that do have minor-league options are Bryan King and Bennett Sousa, two southpaws who have all but secured leverage roles in the wake of Josh Hader’s shoulder injury.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The New England Patriots secured their first win of the season on Sunday, downing the Dolphins in Miami, 33-27 — a win that also gave head coach Mike Vrabel his maiden victory in his new job.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Administrators at nearby Horace Mann Middle School kept pupils and staffers secured indoors during the stalemate, and area residents were advised to shelter in place.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport gave Waymo permission to test and operate its service there, and earlier this month, Waymo secured a permit to begin testing at San Jose Mineta International Airport.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Many of the Democratic primary victors will be unopposed in the general election, meaning Tuesday’s win secured their council seats for the next term.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
The move not only secured consistent quality and pricing but also reduced Walmart’s vulnerability to commodity spikes and processing bottlenecks.
—Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Black Doves secured Knightley's fourth-ever Golden Globe nomination, but marked her first time being recognized for a TV role.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Denver thus secured the final playoff spot in the AFC, closing the door on the Bengals’ hopes for the postseason.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Both teams had already secured playoff spots, so there was only the potential for seeding at stake.
—Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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Surgeons are also relatively protected because of regulatory and financial factors.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the lightweight exterior is water-resistant to ensure your clothes stay protected.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But with the Giants’ loss, Philadelphia is now also mathematically assured of at least a wild-card spot.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The brooch was eventually fastened to an even more extravagant necklace, featuring 16 Colombian emeralds set between diamond quatrefoils.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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This roster is held together like wet cardboard fastened by cellophane tape.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers earned 70 of 72 votes, with Washington’s Sonia Citron receiving the remaining two.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Odilie Bagwell, who earned three degrees from UF — including her doctorate —stood proudly with her husband , Brad, also a UF alum, after making the three-hour drive from Merritt Island.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the first two weeks of the season, the 29-year-old pass rusher has recorded six tackles and a defended pass.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Four preset treatments—better aging, skin clearing, skin sustain, and the LED-free undereye revive—can be selected with the attached remote, all of which last under 15 minutes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Castle Rock charged the highest development fees in the study — $94,113 for a detached home and $85,774 for an attached home.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But even as new tools and strategies emerge to quiet the seas, the legal foundation that has long safeguarded marine life is under pressure.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Data in motion is safeguarded through end-to-end encryption with TLS or SSL, while intellectual property at rest is shielded with hashing and tokenization.—
Nagesh Nama,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This structured approach helped prevent scope creep, accelerated trust-building and ensured a successful full-scale migration.—
Devang Pandya,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to a study published on September 17 in the journal PLOS One, cultures consistently ensured that their wine continued to flow, even when the olive oil didn’t.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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