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secure
adjective as in safe
Strongest match
Weak matches
immune, impregnable, out of harm's way, riskless, unassailable, undamaged, unharmed
adjective as in fastened, stable
adjective as in certain, definite
Strong matches
assured, balanced, cinch, determined, established, firm, reassured, settled, sound, steady
Weak matches
absolute, at ease, carefree, conclusive, hopeful, in the bag, locked on, nailed down, on ice, resolute, sanguine, self-assured, self-confident, steadfast, sure thing, tried-and-true, unanxious, undoubtful, well-founded
verb as in obtain
verb as in attach, tie up
Example Sentences
The same banner went on to quote a white supremacist slogan known as the 14 Words: "We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children."
Prof. Rapaport explained, "Our approach brings us much closer to practical quantum devices. By making photon collection more efficient, we're opening the door to technologies such as secure quantum communication and ultra-sensitive sensors."
An investigation later found that the anti-lock brakes on Sutherland's 12-year-old car were not working properly and the battery was not adequately secured.
Overnight there were suggestions that Lecornu could secure centre-left support if the government suspended highly contested pension reforms that raised the retirement age from 62 to 64.
The Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute are among a coalition that wants to pause the planned roundups for two years and ultimately secure land back to set aside a sanctuary for the horses to roam.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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