secure
adjective
free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
securely
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a word derived from
secure.
Example Sentences
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Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 169, expanding its mobile driver’s license pilot program, which allows Californians to securely add their driver’s license or state identification card to their smartphones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
To protect the mRNA from breaking down before it reached its target, the researchers added a positively charged cholesterol derivative that helped keep the genetic material securely enclosed inside the nanoparticles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Jersey's government said it would securely share islanders' personal data, unless they opt out, to improve access to financial products.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
After the accident, a foreman at the site told authorities that Bautista may have incorrectly assumed that the beam he strapped himself to was securely anchored to the ground, according to the report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Brian had just time to look down at Derek, just time to see that he was still tied to the raft securely, and they were into it.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
