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
Sir Alex Ferguson’s lengthy and wildly successful time in charge ensured any problems tended to reside away from the Old Trafford dugout.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Our firefighters demonstrated professionalism and ensured public safety throughout the incident, and the property sustained no additional damage.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Anti-snake propaganda and habitat destruction ensured the rest of the Zootopia population didn’t question the status quo.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Although nuclear power plants are notorious for delays, China has broken that precedent and ensured its plants meet operational deadlines.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The court decision ensured the trans athlete would be on the same team and in the same locker room as Adaleia and other girls at Bridgeport Middle School and now Bridgeport High School.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Qatar, for instance, has ensured sustained criticism from certain media organizations for its mediating role and for hosting the political offices of Hamas and the Taliban in Doha—despite having done so at America’s request.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The 8-speed automatic transmission was smooth and crisp, while the five selective drive modes ensured fun for every driving style.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the pockets here are insulated, too, and Mackage ensured the item has proper ventilation throughout.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Our firefighters demonstrated professionalism and ensured public safety throughout the incident, and the property sustained no additional damage.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Anti-snake propaganda and habitat destruction ensured the rest of the Zootopia population didn’t question the status quo.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Although nuclear power plants are notorious for delays, China has broken that precedent and ensured its plants meet operational deadlines.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
The court decision ensured the trans athlete would be on the same team and in the same locker room as Adaleia and other girls at Bridgeport Middle School and now Bridgeport High School.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Qatar, for instance, has ensured sustained criticism from certain media organizations for its mediating role and for hosting the political offices of Hamas and the Taliban in Doha—despite having done so at America’s request.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The 8-speed automatic transmission was smooth and crisp, while the five selective drive modes ensured fun for every driving style.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the pockets here are insulated, too, and Mackage ensured the item has proper ventilation throughout.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
Verb
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Only one, Jessie Diggins, has clinched a spot so far, with another, Julia Kern, all but assured a spot based on the World Cup standings.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tagovailoa is guaranteed $54 million for 2026, and the Dolphins would incur significant hits to the salary cap by releasing him.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, you’re practically guaranteed to see them.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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