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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
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There’s a faint chance some data might go through in the clear before the connection is secured again.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
At Dior, they were looped round a small bun secured in the middle, whereas at Stella McCartney, bouncy waves tumbled down the models’ backs.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Even after Allied forces secured Omaha Beach, Andrews' remains were not identified, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There’s a faint chance some data might go through in the clear before the connection is secured again.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
At Dior, they were looped round a small bun secured in the middle, whereas at Stella McCartney, bouncy waves tumbled down the models’ backs.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
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Its curvaceous shape represents the female form, with an attached ball symbolizing the constraints women face.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Fox added on a black and white Dsquared2 clutch featuring an attached glovelet.Hannah Malach, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The system isn't interested in the artistic composition or the specific dog in each photo - elements that might be protected by copyright.Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rest assured, there are no golf courses, high rises or water parks in the future for Turtle Island.David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Rest assured, the naturally low pH and high salt content of cheese inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
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Mitchell said her mother was fastened to a gurney and hoisted up, then taken to another hospital.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Please make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened.Ken Feyder, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Taylor is coming off the drama A Thousand and One, which bowed at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and earned her strong reviews for her performance.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The song earned both acts their first top 10 list.Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The couple had difficulty believing Nola could scale a fence in a single bound, mainly because the dog rarely jumped inside the house.Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a second, two civilians used as human shields sit bound and blindfolded.Mick Krever, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Chinese government has refuted the claims as lies and defended its practice and policy in Xinjiang as fighting terror and ensuring stability.Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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The show's creator, Ryan Murphy, defended the series and said he was used to writing about provocative and controversial subjects.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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As new technologies are introduced, unions have historically ensured new jobs for workers who lose them, severance, or retraining, said Lisa Kresge, a researcher at the University of California Berkeley’s Labor Center.Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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But Alonso ensured that this time was different.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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