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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
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Wissa added to his tally for Congo, who completed a 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan and secured passage to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
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Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Certain secured debts, such as mortgages or auto loans, remain attached to the underlying collateral.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rey Fenix, Paige, Danhausen & Matt Cardona, and Jade Cargill all secured victories.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
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Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Nelson also oversaw the disbursement of millions in grants to local counties to strengthen election integrity and secured funding for a military ballot-security initiative that will roll out for the upcoming General Election.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 July 2026
However, Dakota Johnson might’ve secured the winning spot after recently carrying The Row Astra Leather Tote Bag (which is going for $2,400).
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
The nineteenth-century lace veil was found in an antiques market and secured with Grace Kelly's Cartier tiara.
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Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
Abdullah Mason secured a controversial 12th-round TKO victory over late opponent Albert Bell in his hometown.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Chelsea have also secured the future of Reggie Watson, 16, on scholarship terms.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Croatia fans walked away victorious after the team secured a crucial win to earn a spot in the World Cup's Round of 32.
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Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Adjective
The twins also appeared on TV series like The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley and Two of a Kind, and secured lucrative brand deals.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Wissa added to his tally for Congo, who completed a 3-1 comeback against Uzbekistan and secured passage to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-place teams.
—
Nbc News,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Certain secured debts, such as mortgages or auto loans, remain attached to the underlying collateral.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rey Fenix, Paige, Danhausen & Matt Cardona, and Jade Cargill all secured victories.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Security at the Kansas City Fan Festival, being held on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, is to include metal detectors, a secured perimeter, entrance with clear bags, and access to the festival using a mobile app.
—
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
As if to emphasize that point, Bass secured support from some of Raman’s political allies.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Nelson also oversaw the disbursement of millions in grants to local counties to strengthen election integrity and secured funding for a military ballot-security initiative that will roll out for the upcoming General Election.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.
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Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 July 2026
However, Dakota Johnson might’ve secured the winning spot after recently carrying The Row Astra Leather Tote Bag (which is going for $2,400).
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
The nineteenth-century lace veil was found in an antiques market and secured with Grace Kelly's Cartier tiara.
—
Hamish Bowles,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
Abdullah Mason secured a controversial 12th-round TKO victory over late opponent Albert Bell in his hometown.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Chelsea have also secured the future of Reggie Watson, 16, on scholarship terms.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Croatia fans walked away victorious after the team secured a crucial win to earn a spot in the World Cup's Round of 32.
—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured
Adjective
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For example, Paris has an aesthetic aversion to window units and rooftop HVAC systems, which helps explain why installing air-conditioning typically requires special permission from authorities, especially in protected or historic areas.
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Most of them encrypted files in non-protected folders, anywhere from a handful to 24,000.
Adjective
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The legislation also clarified that e-bike riders need to follow regular traffic laws and sit only on the permanent, attached seat.
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Dander, which are dead skin flakes, become attached to dog fur.
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Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.
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From the get-go, Les Bleus – including, at one point, the entire squad except for goalkeeper Mike Maignan – were in the Paraguay half, searching for an opener as La Albirroja defended valiantly.
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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
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But God had assured Abraham that his first son would be the father of a nation.
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The solarium also has front and back sliding doors for improved circulation, fastened with magnetic door locks.
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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Two seasons later, Dryer earned his one and only Pro Bowl nod.
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Will Richard does all of the little things With the regular Warriors squad, Will Richard earned his minutes by doing all of the unglamorous things on the court.
Adjective
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Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
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In the most recent message Levin received from the individual last week, Levin said the sender wrote that a video of Nancy Guthrie was on a cellphone in a secure place, and the sender again demanded 1 bitcoin in exchange for information.
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The team checked this directly by computing how much of each galaxy's baryon budget actually stayed bound to the system.
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To help calculate a lower bound, Erdős assumed that the points would be laid out in a grid.
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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