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secure

Definition for secure

adjective as in safe

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Strong matches

defended, guarded, sheltered, shielded

Weak matches

immune, impregnable, out of harm's way, riskless, unassailable, undamaged, unharmed

adjective as in fastened, stable

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solid, strong, sure

Strong matches

adjusted, anchored, bound, fast, firm, fixed, fortified, iron, locked, nailed, set, sound, staunch, steady

Weak matches

buttoned-down, immovable, safe and sound, solid as a rock, tenacious, tight

adjective as in certain, definite

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able, confident, easy, reliable, solid, stable, strong, sure

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

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achieve, assure, buy, capture, ensure, gain, get, guarantee, have, insure, take, win

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access, acquire, annex, bag, catch, cinch, grasp, hook, land, lock, procure

Weak matches

chalk up, come by, get hold of, lock up, make sure, pick up, rack up

verb as in attach, tie up

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cement, clinch, fix, settle

Strong matches

adjust, anchor, bind, bolt, button, catch, chain, clamp, close, fasten, hitch, lash, lock, moor, nail, padlock, pinion, rivet, tack, tie, tighten

Weak matches

batten down, button down, hook on, lock up, make fast, tie down

verb as in protect, make safe

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assure, defend, ensure, guarantee, insure, safeguard

Strong matches

bulwark, cover, fend, guard, screen, shield

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Example Sentences

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The company plans to use approximately $243 million from the offering to repay principal and interest on its 15% secured debentures.

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The driving rationale of the Act was to secure global dollar dominance.

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In all, Desai added, the administration “will continue to implement and emphasize these and other economic policies that are cutting costs, raising real wages and securing trillions in investments to make and hire in America.”

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Any foreign investors likely would only play a role, if at all, should Paramount secure a deal for Warner Discovery and decide to bring in outside investors after the transaction closes, the people said.

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The ruling arrives as both Republicans and Democrats across several states work to secure new congressional advantages ahead of 2026.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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