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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
Compared with that group, subprime borrowers also pay $745 more annually in auto loan interest, $514 more in auto insurance premiums, $398 more in home insurance premiums, $328 more in personal loan interest, and $89 more in credit card interest.
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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Still, lawmakers and insurance insiders contend that the market continues to improve, thanks to Florida insurance law reforms enacted in 2022 and 2023.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The federal agency uses the maps to determine where flood insurance is required, while local officials rely on them to shape building codes and guide development.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Still, lawmakers and insurance insiders contend that the market continues to improve, thanks to Florida insurance law reforms enacted in 2022 and 2023.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The federal agency uses the maps to determine where flood insurance is required, while local officials rely on them to shape building codes and guide development.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 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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Senzatela, however, has one year remaining on his contract, and he’s guaranteed $12 million in 2026.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Aug. 2025
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Piedmont has a contract with Tesla for its lithium.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Evans called those measures reactive instead of preventative.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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This essential mental refreshment is a powerful preventative against burnout and directly injects new vitality into your creative process.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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These security details are often not immediately identifiable as law enforcement.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Chiefs have said in the past that the safety and security of their employees remains a top priority.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Jennings is a very useful player in a defense that prioritizes defenders who can eat up space and set the edge against the run.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The key rotation on offense and defense was pretty much settled after two straight playoff runs.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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Zelenskyy and other leaders expressed particular appreciation for Trump's willingness to support security guarantees, though European forces would be expected to take the lead and the U.S. role hasn't been defined.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Republican president also affirmed that the U.S. would back European security guarantees aimed at preventing Moscow from reinvading Ukraine once the war ends.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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On August 11, the airline sent a proposal to the union that offered a 38% compensation increase over four years, the airline said, among other benefits and protections.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Vidal missed a pass protection pickup on the first sack.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Inner Circle Fuel Day deal is available from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Other investors have also been folded into the Paramount deal.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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