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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
The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In 1994, mathematician Peter Shor developed Shor’s algorithm, a method that could be used by quantum computers to crack RSA encryption, which secures much of today’s online communication.
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Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Kara ultimately overpowers Krem and secures the antidote in time to save Krypto, but the emotional climax belongs to Ruthye.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Burnham’s victory in Makerfield secures his return to Parliament.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Any changes to the plans based on FECR’s requests may also jeopardize any grant funding the county secures for the project, by the parties’ own admission.
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Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
The sneaker features a removable arch-support insole that adapts to your foot shape and a bootie-heel design that supports and secures your foot in place.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
The removable dual-leaf table secures to the side console, supported by a single leg, turning that breezy lounge into a temporary dining space for up to four people.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In 1994, mathematician Peter Shor developed Shor’s algorithm, a method that could be used by quantum computers to crack RSA encryption, which secures much of today’s online communication.
—
Donald Keough,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
Kara ultimately overpowers Krem and secures the antidote in time to save Krypto, but the emotional climax belongs to Ruthye.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Burnham’s victory in Makerfield secures his return to Parliament.
—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Any changes to the plans based on FECR’s requests may also jeopardize any grant funding the county secures for the project, by the parties’ own admission.
—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
The sneaker features a removable arch-support insole that adapts to your foot shape and a bootie-heel design that supports and secures your foot in place.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
The removable dual-leaf table secures to the side console, supported by a single leg, turning that breezy lounge into a temporary dining space for up to four people.
—
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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The roof’s steep metal surface not only protects the home from cold winds, but creates enough height for an additional sleeping loft.
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Colorado currently protects the right of transgender student-athletes to compete on school and collegiate sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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This new diving capability ensures they won’t be stopped by a flash flood.
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This dynamic process ensures capital is allocated based on current evidence, not past assumptions, enabling investors to hold through discomfort or exit when the opportunity fundamentally changes.
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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.
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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.
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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
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Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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The administration defends its actions, including massive layoffs at government health agencies, as necessary to eliminate wasteful spending.
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The Dodgers have not taken the division just yet, but taking two out of three from the Padres assures their stronghold isn’t loosening anytime soon.
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The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
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Novak Djokovic wins his second Wimbledon title and denies Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets.
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Holloway, conversely, has been more active, going 5-3 since McGregor's last octagon appearance, including BMF title wins.
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The takeaway is not that a diverse mouth guarantees a longer life.
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Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's speech, privacy and technology project, said the First Amendment guarantees the right to criticize the government.
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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