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as in to ensure
to make sure, certain, or safe a retirement account that will help to secure our future

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as in to fasten
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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How is the word secure distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of secure are assure, ensure, and insure. While all these words mean "to make a thing or person sure," secure implies action taken to guard against attack or loss.

sent reinforcements to secure their position

When can assure be used instead of secure?

The words assure and secure can be used in similar contexts, but assure distinctively implies the removal of doubt and suspense from a person's mind.

I assure you that no harm will be done

How does the word ensure relate to other synonyms for secure?

Ensure, insure, and assure are interchangeable in many contexts where they indicate the making certain or inevitable of an outcome, but ensure may imply a virtual guarantee.

the government has ensured the safety of the refugees

When is it sensible to use insure instead of secure?

While the synonyms insure and secure are close in meaning, insure sometimes stresses the taking of necessary measures beforehand.

careful planning should insure the success of the party

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of secure
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To register as well as secure a ticket to the Industry Insight Series and take advantage of pre-event pricing, click here. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 If your goal is to earn more money while staying in your current role, focus on slowly building your audience; securing speaking engagements and media mentions might complement your career growth plan. Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón is the only Best European Actress 2024 nominee who has consistently been in the Oscar conversation, so her Best Actress campaign remains secure. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024 The relaxed fit is perfect for people who don’t want to be restricted in trail leggings but still want a lightweight item with secure zips, multiple pockets, and even a lower-leg zip for easy on/off boot action. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for secure 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secure
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  • This includes even some mature and old-growth forests that Biden’s executive order was supposed to protect.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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  • The filing also highlights Upstart's efforts to manage risks associated with its loan portfolio, including credit risk and interest rate fluctuations, to ensure the stability and growth of its marketplace.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Her reelection goals include ensuring police and fire are fully equipped, beautifying Milpitas, alleviating traffic congestion, attracting high tech businesses and revitalizing the Main Street.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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  • Both sported a double strand of pearls and had American flag pins fastened to their lapels.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The crawl space seismic defect Because the home hasn’t been fastened tightly to the foundation, the house can slide or topple off its foundation in an earthquake, potentially leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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  • All of them stand a chance to win — as long as voters don’t give Metallica their eighth trophy instead.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Expand After an ebullient August Democratic convention, the campaign that Trump had been winning against President Joe Biden seemed to shift in her favor.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • And once your shooter is confident, end the range session.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Brown did not immediately respond to requests for comment but shared a confident message on her social media platforms Wednesday.
    Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • His priorities for the upcoming years include initiating more sustainability, affordable housing and safe parking projects.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • Eisenberg, who co-stars here with Kieran Culkin, wrote himself a role that suits him ever so well, playing the by-the-book, uptight David, a married man with a reliable job and a reliable life.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Chief among those potentially destabilizing forces is that a fellow Republican will be in the White House — a reliable drag on GOP members of Congress during midterm elections.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • Sanchez — who campaigned for office in 2022 on a platform of reforming the county’s troubled jail amid scores of in-custody deaths over the last decade — defended the deputies in her memo.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The outcomes of these proceedings are currently uncertain, and the company is defending these cases vigorously.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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