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to make sure, certain, or safe
regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
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Recent Examples of ensured
Our Bill of Rights and jurisprudence have ensured this.
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Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Wang told Araghchi that the situation has reached a critical juncture between war and peace, and said Iran’s sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, while freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang Yi told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call late Wednesday that Iran's sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, but freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that the situation has reached a critical juncture, and said Iran’s sovereignty, security and legitimate rights should be respected, while freedom of navigation and safety through the Strait of Hormuz should be ensured.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026
LaMelo Ball beat his chest and shouted a few choice words, exhilarated after draining the bucket that ensured the Charlotte Hornets lived to play another day.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
The Kings had played four straight games decided in overtime or a shootout, setting an NHL single-season record for games going past regulation along the way, but Moore ensured there would be no chance of extra hockey with his goal midway through the third period.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The geese managed to disable both of the plane’s engines at 2,800 feet, but Sully's successful river landing ensured everyone on board survived.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Wang told Araghchi that the situation has reached a critical juncture between war and peace, and said Iran’s sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, while freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang Yi told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call late Wednesday that Iran's sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, but freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Wang told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that the situation has reached a critical juncture, and said Iran’s sovereignty, security and legitimate rights should be respected, while freedom of navigation and safety through the Strait of Hormuz should be ensured.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026
LaMelo Ball beat his chest and shouted a few choice words, exhilarated after draining the bucket that ensured the Charlotte Hornets lived to play another day.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
The Kings had played four straight games decided in overtime or a shootout, setting an NHL single-season record for games going past regulation along the way, but Moore ensured there would be no chance of extra hockey with his goal midway through the third period.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The geese managed to disable both of the plane’s engines at 2,800 feet, but Sully's successful river landing ensured everyone on board survived.
—Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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Watkins said the public was assured change would happen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Many had been assured that they would be evacuated.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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One night where everything is on the line and nothing is guaranteed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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