securing

verb

present participle of secure
1
as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from sent troops to secure the city

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2
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe a retirement account that will help to secure our future

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3
as in fastening
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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4
as in earning
to receive as return for effort finally secured a job after sending out dozens of applications

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Recent Examples of securing Perkins, for his part, spent the weeks up to the recall election touting his work securing historic preservation and development grants for Englewood Square, the arts district which anchors his council territory. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Managing partner Gaetano Guarducci said Sant Ambroeus had been looking for the right Beverly Hills location for years before securing the former Il Fornaio space at North Beverly Drive and Dayton Way. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 In 2023, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the prime minister of Greece, contradicted reports that a deal securing a long-term loan of the marbles to Athens’s Acropolis Museum was close to being reached. — News Desk, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Larger, older cities toward the core of the Phoenix metro tend to have more taxpayers, deeper pockets, larger staffs and a long history of securing access to different sources of water. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 The staff is also quick to offer assistance in securing a reservation for dinner at Matilda or booking the wellness room, which has an infrared sauna facing the mountains and a small area with workout equipment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 During the quarter, the company made its Okta for AI Agents tool for managing and securing agents available to all customers. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Al Hilal are finalising an agreement with Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins — subject to the Premier League club securing a replacement. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 And for many visitors, getting there doesn’t require much advance paperwork either as travelers from over 160 countries and nationalities can enter without securing a visa beforehand. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for securing
  1. protecting
  2. ensuring
  3. fastening
  4. earning
  5. defending
  6. assuring
  7. clamping
  8. winning
Verb
  • The new mRNA flu vaccine is also an option, as it was found in one study to be 27% more effective at protecting against illnesses in older adults than a standard shot.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Commanders at military bases and personnel protecting critical infrastructure often do not have the legal authority to destroy or degrade drones that illegally fly into their airspace.
    — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • As the pump draws fluid, the bladder expands to occupy the space, pushing out air pockets and ensuring a consistent jet whether the brush is upright, horizontal, or upside down.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That means avoiding exaggerated claims, presenting opportunities transparently and ensuring that educational content supports informed decision-making rather than unrealistic expectations.
    — Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensuring
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  • If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • The vest inflates by pulling it through your kid’s arms and fastening the belt.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of fastening
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  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
  • As tuition climbs and federal oversight tightens on low-earning programs, a new tool lets families compare outcomes across California campuses.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of earning
Verb
  • Hochul has made that argument in defending New York’s law, saying local officers should remain focused on investigating crimes rather than using state and local resources to perform ICE’s work.
    — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But by defending in this way, Chelsea are giving smart opponents the advantage in the battle for possession.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of defending
Verb
  • Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of clamping
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  • The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Chad decides to run for it and scores the game-winning touchdown — for real, this time.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of winning

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“Securing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/securing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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