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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
sent troops to secure the city
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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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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications
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as in confident
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
he's so secure about winning the marathon that he's practically spent the prize money
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as in safe
not exposed to the threat of loss or injury
the fortress was thought to be secure against attack
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as in protecting
providing safety
escaped to a secure location
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a fund that should provide them with a secure income in their retirement
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Recent Examples of secure
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
Like in Washington, DC, the National Guard troops in Memphis are not dedicated just to securing federal property but are also supporting local law enforcement in their operations.
—Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The best vintage jewelry feels solid and detailed, with real metals, secure settings, sturdy clasps, and clear quality markings.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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The So Nude Sandal, one of Aquazzura’s most streamlined silhouettes, retails for $850 and features a single narrow front strap, an open toe and a slim 105-millimeter stiletto secured by a barely-there slingback.
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However, they are expected to significantly enhance the reliability and range of the E-6B’s onboard systems, which must maintain secure connectivity under demanding conditions.
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
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Remember, the park was originally protected because of its biodiversity, which is its biggest draw.—
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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Contractors suggested drilling into the surface of the dome — built in the 1880s — to fasten sheets of plywood or other materials over the opening.—
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The Legate gently declines Lucy by fastening her to a cross.—
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The Bruins won for the fifth time in six games despite going 0 for 6 on the power play a day after beating the Rangers 10-2.—
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Though the Heat is returning home for three games, Miami won’t be heavily favored to win any of them.—
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The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people with less knowledge or skill feel overly confident.—
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On a crucial third-and-10 just inside field goal range, Beck was confident with his pass to Marion to get well within range.—
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Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
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The two men exchange grateful texts later that evening, home safe and stumped about where to go next.—
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
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Playing without William Nylander, Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev, among others, the Leafs ran all over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for two periods and then hung on to beat them in the third.—
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
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“Secure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secure. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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