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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
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Wissa added to his tally for Congo, who completed a 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan and secured passage to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Certain secured debts, such as mortgages or auto loans, remain attached to the underlying collateral.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rey Fenix, Paige, Danhausen & Matt Cardona, and Jade Cargill all secured victories.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
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Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Nelson also oversaw the disbursement of millions in grants to local counties to strengthen election integrity and secured funding for a military ballot-security initiative that will roll out for the upcoming General Election.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Croatia fans walked away victorious after the team secured a crucial win to earn a spot in the World Cup's Round of 32.
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Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Norway could have won its group with a win over France, but with a knockout stage spot secured, Norway opted to rest its starters.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The Idaho manager sang a different tune Saturday after Boise secured its second win in its past seven games and took three points off the team atop the USL League One table.
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Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
With a gold and silver in hand and Brazil’s world championship qualification secured, the 27-year-old’s role in Brazilian gymnastics success only continues to grow.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Of the tower’s 336 total units, the city has secured 197 one- and two-bedroom apartments for the rent-subsidy program.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Cape Verde secured its draw despite being overwhelmed at times by Spain’s attacking play.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Adjective
The twins also appeared on TV series like The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley and Two of a Kind, and secured lucrative brand deals.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Wissa added to his tally for Congo, who completed a 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan and secured passage to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Certain secured debts, such as mortgages or auto loans, remain attached to the underlying collateral.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rey Fenix, Paige, Danhausen & Matt Cardona, and Jade Cargill all secured victories.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
—
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Nelson also oversaw the disbursement of millions in grants to local counties to strengthen election integrity and secured funding for a military ballot-security initiative that will roll out for the upcoming General Election.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
With a round-of-32 game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday secured, Norway are dreaming of a run to the final on July 19.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Croatia fans walked away victorious after the team secured a crucial win to earn a spot in the World Cup's Round of 32.
—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Norway could have won its group with a win over France, but with a knockout stage spot secured, Norway opted to rest its starters.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The Idaho manager sang a different tune Saturday after Boise secured its second win in its past seven games and took three points off the team atop the USL League One table.
—
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2026
With a gold and silver in hand and Brazil’s world championship qualification secured, the 27-year-old’s role in Brazilian gymnastics success only continues to grow.
—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Of the tower’s 336 total units, the city has secured 197 one- and two-bedroom apartments for the rent-subsidy program.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Cape Verde secured its draw despite being overwhelmed at times by Spain’s attacking play.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
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Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000.
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In the backyard, guests will find a large swimming pool with an attached jacuzzi and a two-car garage.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.
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From the get-go, Les Bleus – including, at one point, the entire squad except for goalkeeper Mike Maignan – were in the Paraguay half, searching for an opener as La Albirroja defended valiantly.
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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
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But God had assured Abraham that his first son would be the father of a nation.
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The solarium also has front and back sliding doors for improved circulation, fastened with magnetic door locks.
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
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In the most recent message Levin received from the individual last week, Levin said the sender wrote that a video of Nancy Guthrie was on a cellphone in a secure place, and the sender again demanded 1 bitcoin in exchange for information.
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The team checked this directly by computing how much of each galaxy's baryon budget actually stayed bound to the system.
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To help calculate a lower bound, Erdős assumed that the points would be laid out in a grid.
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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