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as in preventive
something providing certainty that a specified outcome will or will not occur
Having two people do this job serves as insurance against accidents.
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as in contract
a formal contract promising payment if injury, damage, or loss occurs
They purchased their home and car insurance through the same company.
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Recent Examples of insurance
Before Florida’s 2022 and 2023 litigation reforms, this state had 8% of the nation’s homeowner insurance claims and nearly 80% of its lawsuits.
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David Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Each type of Treasury caters to different investor needs—from the inflation concerns of someone saving for retirement, to the investment strategy of an insurance company, to the cash management needs of an international shipping company.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
Oftentimes, travel insurance is relatively affordable, costing 4% to 10% of your trip’s total cost.
—Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
With insurance, both can cost as little as $25 a month.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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David Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Each type of Treasury caters to different investor needs—from the inflation concerns of someone saving for retirement, to the investment strategy of an insurance company, to the cash management needs of an international shipping company.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
Oftentimes, travel insurance is relatively affordable, costing 4% to 10% of your trip’s total cost.
—Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
With insurance, both can cost as little as $25 a month.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurance
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Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.—
Franz Lidz,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2023
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But although human vaccines function primarily as preventives, offering immunity to animals such as black-footed ferrets can be a conservation strategy of last resort.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2023
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Williams is returning to the Sky on a two-year contract, sources confirmed to the Tribune.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cloud entered the offseason as an unrestricted free agent while Laney-Hamilton is essentially a reserve player in 2026 after having her contract suspended last year.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Vaccinations and other preventatives against ever-evolving germs do not on their own guarantee personal safety—only eradication can do that.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Clayful partners with schools to provide preventative, pre-clinical mental health coaching to students.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the Heelers excel at turning domestic life into a form of play, what makes this play possible is their family’s absolute security, its durability against anything life might throw at it.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Starmer says he was not informed that the Foreign Office had overruled the recommendation of security officials in early 2025 not to give Peter Mandelson the job.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Smith notes that several of the Bucs’ free agents on defense — Anzalone, defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and outside linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad — play with the kind of edge he is known for.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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As talks on a potential peace settlement stall and global attention shifts to the Middle East, Ukraine continues to seek firm security guarantees from its allies, particularly the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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His state case has been delayed because of protections that he — and everyone — is guaranteed by law.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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After avoiding a strike with a last-minute deal, the Los Angeles School District is turning to state officials for help funding its new contracts with the unions representing 70,000 of its workers.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The female singers particularly knocked it out of the ballpark; both deserve record deals or Broadway roles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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