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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
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Lazarow said there’s not much brands can do to get money owed now, but suggested that vendors could send a letter with the full amount they’re owed in an effort to get their claims addressed in a bankruptcy as soon as possible after secured creditors get paid.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Finally, following the success of Decision to Leave, Park secured funding for his adaptation of The Ax—but for a Korean version of the film.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Kyrgyzstan, Putin was responding for the first time since Kyiv secured changes to the proposal, which was initially viewed as too favorable to the Kremlin.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
In New York City, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani secured victory after building a sweeping movement focused on cost-of-living concerns.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Roth secured financing for the film, pre-selling domestic distribution rights to Dimension Films ahead of production.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
The clerks inserted memory sticks from the tabulators with results from their local election into the laptop and a program transmitted them to the county through a dedicated, secured network.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Nina Burns, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Booming home prices spiked property-tax revenue too, and Levine Cava secured two tax rate cuts before winning reelection in 2024.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
O’Hara said the Minneapolis Police Department secured the crime scene and that the investigation is now being jointly led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to determine whether any state laws were violated.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Florida state law requires parents with children under the age of 16 in the home to keep handguns secured, according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Sony Pictures Television is handling distribution and has secured new deals in the wake of the preview showing.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Following an event, all unclaimed items are logged and secured for 30 days.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Following the success of that effort, Sunrise Rotary members again raised money and secured permits to light the tree in 2025.
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That win secured him a spot on Team USA, placing him on the Olympic development pathway through USA Boxing.
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Representatives from the developer said on Monday that the city's ordinance did not list the blacksmith shop as a protected landmark and that demolition is in the best interest of the community.—
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Local companies offer half- and full-day excursions to the island and its protected ecosystem.—
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The handle was comfortable and easy to hold, and the attached hose wrapped securely around the unit for convenient storage.—
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Other highlights include an attached three-car garage with extra driveway parking.—
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
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Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
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While the British government reportedly assured its allies that the lines do not carry sensitive government data, the cables transmit financial transactions as well as communication traffic for millions of internet users.—
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O’Donnell noted that a critical juncture in the fall of the Berlin Wall was when upper-level officials in East Germany were no longer assured that the Soviet Union had their backs.—
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After giving your full attention to the crew’s safety briefing, review the safety card tucked into the seatback in front of you, and keep your seat belt fastened throughout the flight.—
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The complaint specifically cites an alleged failure to ensure the toilet was securely fastened to the floor.—
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Snow is also coming off of a performance in Netflix's The Beast in Me, which earned a Golden Globes nod in the Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category, as well as two other nominations for performances by leads Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes.—
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On the television side, popular shows like The Pitt, and The Studio won big at the Golden Globes, with Noah Wyle winning for his dramatic performance in the medical series, while Seth Rogen earned a Globe for his work in the streaming comedy.—
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
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One is 36 and on the backside of his career but proud of the fact that he’s never missed the playoffs – which the 6-20 Clippers seemed bound to do.—
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These objects have hyperbolic orbits, as opposed to the bound circular or elliptical orbits of everything native to the solar system.—
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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secured. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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