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
This ensured all the layers and corners of this massive piece of gear were perfectly sanitized.
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Two additional pieces of legislation have further ensured the dissemination of captioning technologies and the future of accessibility for deaf viewers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Banchero’s performance alone ensured that.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
That deal ensured the Chiefs would land Delane.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
That made Legacy a business success well before its actual launch and ensured that any subsequent long-term player interest would be at least somewhat financially irrelevant to the companies involved.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
But players repeatedly ensured Finch that things would be different in the playoffs.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Carson Hocevar ensured the Talladega Superspeedway fans who witnessed his first NASCAR Cup Series win would remember it.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Two additional pieces of legislation have further ensured the dissemination of captioning technologies and the future of accessibility for deaf viewers.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Banchero’s performance alone ensured that.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
That deal ensured the Chiefs would land Delane.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
That made Legacy a business success well before its actual launch and ensured that any subsequent long-term player interest would be at least somewhat financially irrelevant to the companies involved.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
But players repeatedly ensured Finch that things would be different in the playoffs.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
Carson Hocevar ensured the Talladega Superspeedway fans who witnessed his first NASCAR Cup Series win would remember it.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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OpenAI established a for-profit subsidiary after Musk left its board in 2018, something Musk claims he was assured would never happen.—
Ashley Capoot,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Stanley sales literature assured her that didn’t matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The top 14 fillies on the leaderboard are guaranteed a spot in the starting gate, with three horses added as also-eligibles in case anyone in the main field scratches.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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That total, which is fully guaranteed, will count in its entirety against the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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