1
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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2
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
Spencer Torkelson added a key RBI single in the fifth inning and added late insurance with a solo homer in the eighth.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
The couple said higher fuel and insurance costs leave little room to cut prices.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Some city homeowners are already facing issues due to changes in their fire hazard status; insurance companies recently have canceled some policies in the Encinitas Ranch area, council members said Wednesday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
The couple said higher fuel and insurance costs leave little room to cut prices.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Some city homeowners are already facing issues due to changes in their fire hazard status; insurance companies recently have canceled some policies in the Encinitas Ranch area, council members said Wednesday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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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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That team, likely one with cap space, such as the Brooklyn Nets or Detroit Pistons, would also likely add draft capital for taking on those contracts.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Aaron Rodgers still has yet to sign a contract and the quarterback situation is a complete question mark.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Make sure any family pets, especially cats, are current on vaccinations and parasite preventatives.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now, the best preventative is to plant disease resistant selections, such as Freedom, Liberty, Priscilla and Redfree.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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And on May 17 came the corroboration of a Windows 10 death loop being experienced after users applied the latest security update.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Joseph Gunja, a security consultant who previously worked as a warden for several federal prisons, says even small mistakes can lead to problems.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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In the face of nature’s power, preparation remains our most effective and enduring defense.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported the Cubs offered Crow-Armstrong a guarantee in the range of $60-70 million in March before talks were tabled.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Back injuries are tricky, and there are no guarantees.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Evolving Threats The rise of generative AI complicates these protections further.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images antipathy for trans protections ComcastDiageo PepsiCoNissan transgender young peoplegender-affirming care DEI terminated its DEI goals Targetcounter-boycott by civil rights advocates Target Explore this year's list.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2025
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And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Prior to the Darkchild deal, HarbourView had acquired rights from major artists, writers and producers, including T-Pain, Pat Benatar, Kane Brown, Luis Fonsi, James Fauntleroy, Wiz Khalifa and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, among others.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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