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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 goal is to get justice for families and disrupt narcotics networks by securing lengthy prison sentences that serve as a deterrent to other dealers, he said.
Even without serious financial strain — if a spouse, for example, has secure employment — losing a job can be highly detrimental to mental health.
He secured three further victories as it began to look as if he could challenge for the title.
Several countries, including the UK and Australia, have tried to secure carve-outs without success.
Once these batteries ignite, they cannot be put out using water and must be left in a secure area to gradually release gas.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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