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secure

Definition for secure

adjective as in safe

adjective as in fastened, stable

verb as in obtain

verb as in attach, tie up

verb as in protect, make safe

Strong matches

bulwark, cover, fend, guard, screen, shield

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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.

From Salon

He secured three further victories as it began to look as if he could challenge for the title.

From BBC

Several countries, including the UK and Australia, have tried to secure carve-outs without success.

From BBC

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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