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
Following a redesign in 2016, the hotel ensured all windows were fully glazed and the exterior extensively insulated to reduce the amount of heat escaping.
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Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Their thrilling win over the Falcons in 2017 and less-than-thrilling win over the Rams in 2019 ensured their leaders would be legends of the game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
As Vermillio’s Chief Strategy Officer, Grace ensured that content owners and talent were able to track, authenticate, and be compensated for the use of their work in AI models.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Goals by Manu Duah, David Vazquez, Alex Mighten and Luca Bombino within an 18-minute stretch, starting with Duah’s perfect header off Dreyer’s corner kick in the 68th minute, ensured that hogging the ball would translate into a blowout win.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
This ensured continuous data flow between aircraft, drones and ground units.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
One kick and a goal-line stand Chad Alves ensured that the Pig Bowl did not have just the second tie in the history of the series with majority of the games played at Sacramento City College’s Hughes Stadium or Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Human rights are never ensured.
—Philippe Bolopion, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Their thrilling win over the Falcons in 2017 and less-than-thrilling win over the Rams in 2019 ensured their leaders would be legends of the game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
As Vermillio’s Chief Strategy Officer, Grace ensured that content owners and talent were able to track, authenticate, and be compensated for the use of their work in AI models.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Goals by Manu Duah, David Vazquez, Alex Mighten and Luca Bombino within an 18-minute stretch, starting with Duah’s perfect header off Dreyer’s corner kick in the 68th minute, ensured that hogging the ball would translate into a blowout win.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
This ensured continuous data flow between aircraft, drones and ground units.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
One kick and a goal-line stand Chad Alves ensured that the Pig Bowl did not have just the second tie in the history of the series with majority of the games played at Sacramento City College’s Hughes Stadium or Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Human rights are never ensured.
—Philippe Bolopion, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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And rest assured, this isn’t Oprah’s first love from Mali + Lili.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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As of Friday afternoon, the return of Peterson was presumed but not assured.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2026
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With the survival of AGOA guaranteed only for the next 11 months, the country’s production force and foreign investment opportunities hang in the balance.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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None of his $16-million base salary is guaranteed.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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