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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Liddle Speaker’s journey began at a trade show in Atlanta, Georgia, where Cass sold 1,000 units in just six hours and secured 83 additional purchase orders.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Since its establishment, the company secured a contract to supply ten autonomous transport vehicles to Incheon International Airport Terminal 2’s departure hall within four months.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The weapon was secured by a security guard who witnessed the incident.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
The boldness of LeBron James leadership led to the Miami Heat’s dominance and secured his legacy as a two-time NBA champion.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Disabled American Veterans secured his benefits.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia secured the right to host the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday following a vote by FIFA’s 211 member federations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Liddle Speaker’s journey began at a trade show in Atlanta, Georgia, where Cass sold 1,000 units in just six hours and secured 83 additional purchase orders.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Since its establishment, the company secured a contract to supply ten autonomous transport vehicles to Incheon International Airport Terminal 2’s departure hall within four months.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The weapon was secured by a security guard who witnessed the incident.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
The boldness of LeBron James leadership led to the Miami Heat’s dominance and secured his legacy as a two-time NBA champion.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Disabled American Veterans secured his benefits.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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Additionally, there are healthcare apps tailored to LGBTQIA people and their needs without the attached stigma.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Five bedrooms, six bathrooms, an office, a gym, and an attached guesthouse were also found on the premises.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With all that power and so little weight, excellent performance was assured.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Just fill out the rest of the lineup with mere competence and keep the pitching staff on the rails and contention for the foreseeable future appeared assured.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her blonde hair, with a heightened crown and parted softly in the middle, roughly textured, was fastened with two bows.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the opposite side of the country, California has earned abundant acclaim for its agricultural prowess and diverse array of regional cuisines.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hocking is perhaps best known for starring in Netflix/Channel 4’s crime thriller Top Boy, having earned nominations for both a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress and a Royal Television Society Award for her work on the series in 2023.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The victim, 31-year-old Nina Fischer, was found bound and shot to death at her family’s home on Point San Pedro Road.Cameron Macdonald, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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As the ball sailed through the air, his team’s fate hanging in the balance, Kaylin Moore seemed bound to be an observer to destiny.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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In his own testimony, auctioneer Jeff Tanenbaum defended the sale process when Jones’ lawyers pressed him over not holding a live auction.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Auctioneer Jeff Tanenbaum on Monday defended both the value of the bid and its selection.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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There was a modesty to his ambition, but his humility ensured reliability.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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