SECURED Synonyms: 203 Similar and Opposite Words

secured 1 of 2

adjective

as in protected

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as in attached

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verb

past tense of secure

as in defended

to drive danger or attack away from sent troops to secure the city

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as in assured

to make sure, certain, or safe a retirement account that will help to secure our future

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as in fastened

to put securely in place or in a desired position candidates for admission are asked to secure a recent photo to their application forms

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as in earned

to receive as return for effort finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

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Adjective

If the death benefit isn't sufficient to compensate the grandchildren, the trust can provide them with a secured note, placing a lien on the family business, according to Fox. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Then, in 2023, Bhumjaithai secured control of the powerful Ministry of Interior, which oversees local governance in Thailand, including more than 70,000 village headmen. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 It was measured by the frequency with which a firm took a leading role in investment rounds and secured board representation in its portfolio companies. — Time Staff, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Consider what someone would need to access your devices, online accounts, safe, storage unit, or other secured property. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 Alev recommends starting your credit card journey with secured credit cards. — Adriana Morga, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Lindsey Graham always had a deep appreciation for earpieces, motorcades, and heavily secured environments. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Thompson secured council permission before raising the funds to turn the shelter from shabby to chic. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Since 2021, the county has filed murder charges in 44 fentanyl overdose cases and secured convictions in 29, according to an online dashboard. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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Adebo could still push Banks, while Phillips has secured the slot job. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 As with the Pattern One, the grip ended in a round top nut, which secured the rat-tail tang to the grip, though the fitting was now done by cutting off the tang to length and cutting in the screw to take the nut. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Separately, New Mexico secured a nearly $1 billion verdict against Meta for creating a public nuisance and exposing minors to harm, prompting Meta to settle with 47 other states for up to $18 billion, though private claims persist. — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Kalshi sued Nevada regulators in March 2025, and soon secured a court order blocking them from enforcing state gaming laws against the company. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Thin ankle straps secured the shoes in place while thin heels standing at around 2 to 3 inches rounded out the set. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 The 26-year-old Norris secured McLaren’s first drivers’ title last year since Lewis Hamilton won his first championship in 2008. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Philadelphia School District officials told CBS News Philadelphia that schools are responsible for determining how students' devices will be secured during the school day. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Knizner secured the ball, but the winning run scored as Knizner couldn’t get his foot on the plate. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for secured

Adjective

The main Wekiva River was designated by Congress in 2000 as a protected National Wild and Scenic River.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
This includes Ukraine, where the Russian language recently lost protected status.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of protected

Adjective

Luckily, most clothes have their own set of washing instructions, conveniently located on the attached care label.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
The residence has a total of seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and a powder room in 6,200 square feet, including an apartment above the attached two-car garage.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of attached

Verb

The 48-year-old just fiercely defended him in a lengthy statement to UsWeekly.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security has defended its actions, telling CNN in a statement that those deported received due process and had final orders of removal.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of defended

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Singletary took a pay cut to the minimum salary to stay this offseason, and then earned his spot on the roster.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Bartko, who earned degrees in civil engineering and law in Belarus, fled her home country on a student visa to avoid political persecution over her vocal opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

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