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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
Loop Capital expects Wex to stage a comeback, particularly as its over-the-road (OTR) business that makes up ~30% of mobility segment secures more sales.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training for domestic workers, while banning wage deductions by placement agencies.
—Norman Harsono, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Primary elections are set for May, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate secures a majority.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding.
—James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The winner secures the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The big question is whether Pakistan can lock down a vital peace in the Gulf that both secures its interests and boosts its international profile.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Canes tackle secures Necklace of the Night honors in pre-draft intros.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The legislation secures rights to rest days, health insurance, pensions, and professional training for domestic workers, while banning wage deductions by placement agencies.
—Norman Harsono, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
Primary elections are set for May, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate secures a majority.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding.
—James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The winner secures the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The big question is whether Pakistan can lock down a vital peace in the Gulf that both secures its interests and boosts its international profile.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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This process ensures that the facility’s systems and structures can continue to function securely throughout the extended period.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Early harvesting prevents fruit from rotting and ensures better use of your tomatoes.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 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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Everything here earns its spot in my suitcase and helps avoid that last-minute reshuffle at the gate or worse, an unexpected overweight baggage fee.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The sport adaptive air suspension earns its keep here.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1922, PEN America is a writers’ and free-expression advocacy group that defends the rights of authors and opposes censorship.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Economist defends its policy of not using bylines as tradition, citing the fact many of their articles are the product of collaborations between writers and taking the Ochsian view that what is written is more important than who writes it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Desperation wins in the playoffs.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In three games against Escondido this week — Mission Hills wins by 15-2, 9-1 and 10-0 — Mulford, who had a double and triple Friday, was 7 of 12 with 12 RBIs.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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