secure
adjective
free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
secured
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past participleof secure.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof secure.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
secureadjectivefree from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
Example Sentences
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US First Lady Melania Trump said in a surprise announcement Friday she had secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the ravaged city of Oleshky, where citizens are trapped and short of food.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Roy was part of the team that secured a $17-billion settlement from Meta in a landmark case this year, and has tried many cases decided by judges, rather than jury panels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly secured a sprawling four-bedroom, four-bathroom sky residence measuring 3,712 square feet, with a listing price of $4.9 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
With the help of third-placed Alistair, Brownlee finished second, short of the victory which would have secured him the world title in the overall standings.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Billowy lace netting was secured to the brim by two long pins topped with brass spheres.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
