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
Zendaya's take, paired with that of her stylist Law Roach's vision, ensured the outfit was kept classic by pairing it with her longtime go-to shoe, the So Kate pumps from Christian Louboutin.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
By embracing gambling so completely—normalizing it, celebrating it, reaping massive profits from it—the leagues have all but ensured that many fans will see it as baked into the game itself.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In a development as predictable as the Yankees overpaying for talent, viewers grew increasingly weary of getting gouged like that and responded with a wave of cord-cutting that has now ensured that OPM is no longer a viable option for RSNs.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Consistent matchups in the Mission League, including three against Harvard-Westlake, ensured the Trailblazers’ unit was battle-tested and ready to respond to any sort of adversity.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
On a day when the action on the field was overshadowed by five players from the Iranian team being granted asylum by host nation Australia, Japan's 4-0 win over Vietnam ensured a spot for the Philippines on goal difference.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
But Mhoon ensured a second Oakland comeback this week would not happen.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
His attorney said the incident was part of a mental health crisis and that precautions ensured no one was in the building.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
By embracing gambling so completely—normalizing it, celebrating it, reaping massive profits from it—the leagues have all but ensured that many fans will see it as baked into the game itself.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In a development as predictable as the Yankees overpaying for talent, viewers grew increasingly weary of getting gouged like that and responded with a wave of cord-cutting that has now ensured that OPM is no longer a viable option for RSNs.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Consistent matchups in the Mission League, including three against Harvard-Westlake, ensured the Trailblazers’ unit was battle-tested and ready to respond to any sort of adversity.
—Dan Rios, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
On a day when the action on the field was overshadowed by five players from the Iranian team being granted asylum by host nation Australia, Japan's 4-0 win over Vietnam ensured a spot for the Philippines on goal difference.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
But Mhoon ensured a second Oakland comeback this week would not happen.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
China's President Xi Jinping on Saturday said political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widened.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
His attorney said the incident was part of a mental health crisis and that precautions ensured no one was in the building.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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Despite solid backing from the LA28 board last month, Wasserman’s Olympic future is not assured.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement The next time a public figure makes a mockery of ballet, rest assured that ballet will bite back.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The team did not disclose terms of the deal, which is reportedly for up to $60 million with incentives and $16 million guaranteed.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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While upgrades aren’t guaranteed, flexible cruisers may score better rooms and save money.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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