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
The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This was the reality all but ensured since March 17, when general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the staff decided that trading for Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle would be well worth the ultimate price of their first-round pick.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Vast ensured the watch could withstand vibrations and pressure changes and be compatible with the Haven-1 on-board environment.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Sheen and the producers have ensured that 15,000 tickets for the run will be available for £30, just over $40.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The wheels fell off in the top of the ninth inning, as reliever Devin Williams, who has struggled in his previous two outings, ensured the losing streak continued.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The hire also ensured continuity since Dunleavy served under Myers as a scout.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
In the United States, the popularity of books ensured ample coverage in newspapers; magazines including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Time, and Newsweek; and alternative newsweeklies such as The Village Voice.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 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
Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This was the reality all but ensured since March 17, when general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the staff decided that trading for Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle would be well worth the ultimate price of their first-round pick.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Vast ensured the watch could withstand vibrations and pressure changes and be compatible with the Haven-1 on-board environment.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Sheen and the producers have ensured that 15,000 tickets for the run will be available for £30, just over $40.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The wheels fell off in the top of the ninth inning, as reliever Devin Williams, who has struggled in his previous two outings, ensured the losing streak continued.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The hire also ensured continuity since Dunleavy served under Myers as a scout.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
In the United States, the popularity of books ensured ample coverage in newspapers; magazines including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Time, and Newsweek; and alternative newsweeklies such as The Village Voice.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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But as China has remained comparatively insulated amid the historic disruption of global oil markets – even clocking robust growth in the first quarter of 2026 – Xi and his planners appear even more assured in their strategy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rain is anticipated Saturday, though it’s not guaranteed all of Georgia will see it before the end of the month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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