ensured

past tense of ensure
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 Lomon quickly ensured his players were safe in their rooms and called 911. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Data in Tod’s DPPs will be ensured though the Aura Blockchain Consortium, which the brand joined in 2023. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Because Andrew and Miguel never meet in person in the film, Zeller ensured that Dano and Bardem never crossed paths during production. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Since 2012, Hannah has helped guests find their seats and ensured their experience watching the Major League Baseball team is memorable. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton ensured that her memory would live on through a number of endeavors during her lifetime, and one of them was her beloved Dollywood. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 The loss that ensured the Angels’ 11th straight losing season was the perfect encapsulation of their latest miserable year. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026 But Norris ensured that Antonelli could not escape into the distance and, after both cars switched to the hard compound tire, started to look more comfortable than the championship leader. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Bleeding ranchers While expensive cattle may have given some American cattle producers breathing room, ranchers who spoke with CNN emphasized that high prices haven’t ensured easy wealth. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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  • Jackie Seabrooke, a celebrity hairstylist based in New York City, assured me that my hair nightmare was, alas, not unique.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As an offensive lineman, Newhouse was assured of contact every time the ball snapped.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And with 15 colors ranging from neutral to vivid hues, you’re guaranteed to find one that suits your style.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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