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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
Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Thousands secured tickets to watch the game on a big screen just outside the building.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The report found that while the forward section was heavily crushed, the passenger cabin remained largely intact, with most seats still secured and only minor damage reported throughout much of the aircraft.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rosenthal has also been at the center of script development and secured music rights to both Simon’s work and that of iconic African artists, including the film’s protagonists, Masekela and Makeba.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Linda had the head for business, and secured intellectual-property rights that eventually formed the basis for much of the company’s value.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Broncos’ 27-26 overtime win at Washington in late-November will be remembered primarily for Nik Bonitto’s walk-off, 2-point conversion swat that secured victory.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Past participants have gone on to win 72 additional awards and secured representation with nearly 30 galleries.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Essayli has stated on social media that his office brought more than 100 cases and secured convictions in more than half of them.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Woody Allen has secured financing for his next movie; actors like Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem have publicly reiterated their support for him.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, given the impact of the changes, a narrow 1-0 win was secured.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
He is also believed to be a guest at the hotel and a room in the hotel has now been secured, Carroll said.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement secured a hotel room believed to belong to the suspect and is investigating, according to Reuters, ABC News and other media.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
King received an additional $10 million, while Fuqua secured an extra $15 million, to complete the reshoots.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Rolder also broke up three passes and secured an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2025 season, the university's website said.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Thousands secured tickets to watch the game on a big screen just outside the building.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The report found that while the forward section was heavily crushed, the passenger cabin remained largely intact, with most seats still secured and only minor damage reported throughout much of the aircraft.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rosenthal has also been at the center of script development and secured music rights to both Simon’s work and that of iconic African artists, including the film’s protagonists, Masekela and Makeba.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Linda had the head for business, and secured intellectual-property rights that eventually formed the basis for much of the company’s value.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The Broncos’ 27-26 overtime win at Washington in late-November will be remembered primarily for Nik Bonitto’s walk-off, 2-point conversion swat that secured victory.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Past participants have gone on to win 72 additional awards and secured representation with nearly 30 galleries.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Essayli has stated on social media that his office brought more than 100 cases and secured convictions in more than half of them.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
There is the lamb-like dreamer, Wesley So, and the trollish Hikaru Nakamura, who believes that his unprecedented success as a streamer has secured him a greater legacy than any prestigious chess title would.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Woody Allen has secured financing for his next movie; actors like Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem have publicly reiterated their support for him.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, given the impact of the changes, a narrow 1-0 win was secured.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
He is also believed to be a guest at the hotel and a room in the hotel has now been secured, Carroll said.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement secured a hotel room believed to belong to the suspect and is investigating, according to Reuters, ABC News and other media.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
King received an additional $10 million, while Fuqua secured an extra $15 million, to complete the reshoots.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Rolder also broke up three passes and secured an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2025 season, the university's website said.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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The extra height makes the space feel more protected and cozy.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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The touchpads have a smooth, satiny finish that's so much nicer under the thumb, the triggers have smooth tension that doesn't feel remotely spongy, and the permanently attached rear buttons are nice and clicky.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carlisle & Linny for vintage jewelry; Re-Invintage and Dwell for home décor; Purple Crow Books for new reads from an independent seller; and Volume for a huge record selection with an attached taproom and lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both Hezbollah and Israel have have defended their attacks and claimed that the other has violated the ceasefire.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nikola Jokic is having the worst playoff series of his career, shooting 12 for 32 and 4 for 14 from 3-point range when defended by Gobert, per ESPN.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI established a for-profit subsidiary after Musk left its board in 2018, something Musk claims he was assured would never happen.—
Ashley Capoot,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Stanley sales literature assured her that didn’t matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the moment of the attack, the patrol was monitoring a black rhino and tracking the animal through a GPS device fastened to its ankle.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bermudez earned her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and has been a member of the state bar since 2005.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Zuhn earned All-SEC honors each of the past two seasons and shared the 2025 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (top blocker in the SEC) with Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Play-in bound, seed still TBA: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland, Charlotte, Miami.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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