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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
Further, following his change of sound, Vega secures his first appearance on the Billboard Artist Hot 100.
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.
—Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Whichever team secures the lowest total is up for elimination, and whoever gets the highest-value briefcase gets to choose the first person to face the banker.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The winner secures the NFC North and a first-round bye as the NFC’s top seed.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Matthew Levitt, a counter-terrorism expert for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, has said that Iran funnels roughly $700 million to $1 billion a year to Hezbollah and Hamas secures $100 million a year.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
The tag secures to your luggage via a leather strap with brass buckle.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
That deal is on hold until The Container Store secures new financing that is deemed acceptable to Beyond.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.
—Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Whichever team secures the lowest total is up for elimination, and whoever gets the highest-value briefcase gets to choose the first person to face the banker.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The winner secures the NFC North and a first-round bye as the NFC’s top seed.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Matthew Levitt, a counter-terrorism expert for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, has said that Iran funnels roughly $700 million to $1 billion a year to Hezbollah and Hamas secures $100 million a year.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
The tag secures to your luggage via a leather strap with brass buckle.
—Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
That deal is on hold until The Container Store secures new financing that is deemed acceptable to Beyond.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secures
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Keeping your firmware up to date ensures you’re protected against the latest threats.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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The head of the state agency that investigated the 2022 Labor Day weekend crash, which killed a teen girl and seriously injured another, defends the inquiry, as do state prosecutors.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The issue, though, is Indiana lacks a point of attack defender like Carrington and Thomas, who comfortably defends one through five.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Claire assures Rachel that her simple wedding dress is lovely.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This assures the owner that such a default is extremely unlikely, at least after the developer has completed construction, and assuming no huge shifts in the market.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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Yellowstone makes this year's list because the series as a whole—and its supremely talented cast—deserves a fitting farewell for the top-notch entertainment it's provided since 2018.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Secures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secures. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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