as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe
regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
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Recent Examples of ensured
Frustrated youth have ensured that the election’s credibility will be questioned even when Suluhu is inevitably declared president, as will her legitimacy.
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Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Channeling some wild style with the leopard print, Stone, who often collaborates with stylist Petra Flannery, ensured the piece wasn’t overpowering, opting for a mini hemline and understated material that only served to complement and augment her refined attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Toronto's Game 7 comeback ensured that drought will continue for the Mariners for at least another season in the team's 48-year history.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, ensured that the second game of the NBA opening-night doubleheader wasn’t nearly as dramatic.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The county also recently ensured that any business with an IT contract, or that is prequalified to receive one, filled out the same form.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Socially, restricting the longest-toed shoes to the nobility ensured the shoe would be a visual status marker associated with the upper classes.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Btooks has ensured the personal safety of his neighbors through the Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT).
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Channeling some wild style with the leopard print, Stone, who often collaborates with stylist Petra Flannery, ensured the piece wasn’t overpowering, opting for a mini hemline and understated material that only served to complement and augment her refined attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Toronto's Game 7 comeback ensured that drought will continue for the Mariners for at least another season in the team's 48-year history.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, ensured that the second game of the NBA opening-night doubleheader wasn’t nearly as dramatic.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The county also recently ensured that any business with an IT contract, or that is prequalified to receive one, filled out the same form.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Socially, restricting the longest-toed shoes to the nobility ensured the shoe would be a visual status marker associated with the upper classes.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Btooks has ensured the personal safety of his neighbors through the Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT).
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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There will be live entertainment and, we are assured, even dancing, if the spicy margaritas hit just right.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dearborn Police said in a social media post that the department was made aware that the FBI conducted operations in the city on Friday and assured residents that there is no threat to the community.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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These candies are indescribably delicious and guaranteed to convert even the most staunch licorice haters.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Finally, when simply ballooning coaching contracts was no longer enough, the deals also had to be guaranteed, lest another school poach your leader.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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