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
According to the prosecution, Khan and his government ensured that this money, owed to the national exchequer, was instead deposited in a bank account maintained by the Supreme Court, where it was treated as payment of fines owed by Riaz’s company.
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Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Their careful approach ensured that no harm came to the emu, the officers or any bystanders along the road.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
So, Senate Democrats put an alternative on the table 12 days before September 30 that fixed the health care wreckage that the Republicans caused and that ensured that a deal would be honored, both by Congress and the White House.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
This kind of sophomoric glee made the show a cult hit Off Broadway in the early 2000s and has ensured its lasting presence in the repertoire of amateur productions and musical-theater programs around the country.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Frustrated youth have ensured that the election’s credibility will be questioned even when Suluhu is inevitably declared president, as will her legitimacy.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Channeling some wild style with the leopard print, Stone, who often collaborates with stylist Petra Flannery, ensured the piece wasn’t overpowering, opting for a mini hemline and understated material that only served to complement and augment her refined attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, ensured that the second game of the NBA opening-night doubleheader wasn’t nearly as dramatic.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Their careful approach ensured that no harm came to the emu, the officers or any bystanders along the road.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
So, Senate Democrats put an alternative on the table 12 days before September 30 that fixed the health care wreckage that the Republicans caused and that ensured that a deal would be honored, both by Congress and the White House.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
This kind of sophomoric glee made the show a cult hit Off Broadway in the early 2000s and has ensured its lasting presence in the repertoire of amateur productions and musical-theater programs around the country.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Frustrated youth have ensured that the election’s credibility will be questioned even when Suluhu is inevitably declared president, as will her legitimacy.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Channeling some wild style with the leopard print, Stone, who often collaborates with stylist Petra Flannery, ensured the piece wasn’t overpowering, opting for a mini hemline and understated material that only served to complement and augment her refined attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In a recent project, her team ensured that tall cabinets had rods to hang coats, while lockers held shelves and hooks inside for sports equipment.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, ensured that the second game of the NBA opening-night doubleheader wasn’t nearly as dramatic.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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There are a few four- and even three-win squads that still have a path to a bowl based on their upcoming schedules, while a few five-win teams are far from assured a postseason trip.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The compromise to end the shutdown commits to a Senate vote in December to extend the tax credits, but approval is not assured.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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With Republicans already opposed to the deal, the unresolved back-and-forth virtually guaranteed the shutdown will drag on even longer.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The year before, the Dolphins chose not to compete with Denver’s offer for safety Brandon Jones (three years, $20 million, with $12 million guaranteed).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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