make sure
idiom
: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.
They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.
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And when that happens, Robbie better make sure his kids are out of harm's way.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
So, make sure to sign up in time to bet $5 on today's game to instantly unlock your rewards.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For tedious dish-washing that takes more than five minutes, make sure to invest in these plush anti-fatigue mats that better support your feet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make sure
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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