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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
Underneath the soft fleece exterior is a plastic internal support that aligns and secures your neck and head to prevent bobbing.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The Pisces moon teaming up with Mars secures the path.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
It’s aptly named due to the twisted clasp that secures a closure—a Toteme signature.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Mo Eun is able to get revenge for her family, and Yun-su secures the chance to raise her daughter.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 5 Dec. 2025
Industry executives say the new technology is safe, cutting edge and secures America’s future as a global energy giant.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
French startup Stellaria secures its first power reservation from Equinix for Stellarium, the world’s first fast-neutron reactor that reduces nuclear waste.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Its interior pockets organize essentials, and a zippered exterior pocket secures valuables.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
The shoes feature a slim back counter revealing more of her foot, and a slim ankle strap that secures and holds the shoe in place with a small silver buckle.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
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By removing microscopic defects and smoothing the surface, this coating ensures efficient energy flow while preventing the cell from disintegrating under intense heat.—
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Waiting until spring to do your pruning and garden cleanup ensures that these beneficial insects have a place to shelter during the colder months.—
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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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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
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Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.—
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Because the anti-Trump side defends the rule of law, it can be drawn into legalistic objections that sound pettifogging and irrelevant.—
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
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While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers.—
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Political trends show that the party that wins the White House usually loses seats in Congress during the midterm elections two years later.—
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Oak Lawn 11-5 (NR) Bianca Fleitas takes MVP at Tampa Bay Invitational as coach Mark Sevedge wins 200th game.—
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Teams had until the end of the day to sign the 112-page document, which guarantees access to top-level Cup Series races and a revenue stream, and 13 of 15 organizations reluctantly agreed.—
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And yet, as both the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences ultimately proved, no amount of planning guarantees success.—
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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