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  • past participle of lock.
  • past tense form of lock.

locked

ADJECTIVE
secured
Synonyms


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The family of a Scottish Sikh activist who has been locked up in India for almost nine years without conviction have said he has been granted bail.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

For owners who locked in a 2% or 3% mortgage several years ago, temporarily becoming a landlord can be a compelling alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

With homeownership increasingly out of reach, what does that mean for the long-term finances of people who are renting indefinitely or living with family because they’re locked out of this traditional wealth-building tool?

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

And Kardashian’s stylist, Harouche, who was staying with Kardashian and locked herself in a bathroom to text the reality star’s bodyguard, also was awarded 1 euro, the amount she requested.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Jonah wondered if that also applied to boys opening locked safes and looking at secret papers.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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