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as in protects
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
a retirement account that will help to secure our future
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as in fastens
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 earns
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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Recent Examples of secures
As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.
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C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Plus, the Mary Jane-style strap secures your foot for more comfortable wear.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Forms’ signature gem-setting technique, which secures each stone on an almost invisible frame, creates the illusion that the gems are floating.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
If no one secures a majority, the top two will advance to a November runoff.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
To address this, WaiV developed a locking system that secures the drone immediately after landing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Plus, the Mary Jane-style strap secures your foot for more comfortable wear.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Forms’ signature gem-setting technique, which secures each stone on an almost invisible frame, creates the illusion that the gems are floating.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Somehow Tiffany whizzes through, knows how to spell, and secures herself the win.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
If no one secures a majority, the top two will advance to a November runoff.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
To address this, WaiV developed a locking system that secures the drone immediately after landing.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
My Second New Deal builds career pathways through apprenticeships and trade schools, pairs student debt relief with good-paying jobs and secures Social Security and Medicare for every generation.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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Car insurance protects you and other drivers from accidents, and it’s legally required for all drivers.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Those laws sought to alter the reporting structure for the secretary or the directors in violation of Amendment 33 of the Arkansas Constitution, which protects the vested powers of constitutional boards, like the Board of Corrections, from usurpation by the governor, the General Assembly or both.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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The Gore-tex construction ensures waterproof protection, while still allowing your feet to breathe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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This ensures all areas of the hedge receive as much sunlight as possible to maintain foliage on lower portions of the planting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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My favorite detail is the red ribbon on Giovanna’s right shoulder, which fastens her sleeve to her dress and floats over the darkness.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Aquazzura’s signature swirling ankle strap curves upward from the sides of the shoe and fastens the 105mm heel with a slim buckle.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Continue reading … STANDING FIRM — New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In the present day, the twins get fired when Racine defends her sister at work.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The bishop, speaking with the Washington Examiner ahead of the address, called belief in the Christian God a fundamental underpinning of American civil society that guarantees minority faiths’ freedoms.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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That guarantees a home playoff game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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