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 That flipped the field late in the first half and ensured Indy would not have a scoring opportunity. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The team responsible for this project even worked up bags for the T-Top panels in the same color as the car itself, and ensured everything fits under the rear hatch, just like with my 1990 300ZX. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026 Both times, Roddenberry ensured others put pressure on the network on his behalf. — Neil Oseman, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Postmaster General Louis DeJoy ensured ballots moved on time. — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Ko ensured the recipe’s instructions in this book were as pristine and legible as Vongerichten’s cooking is nimble and gleaming. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026 The latter ensured fewer protests against seemingly endless deployments but also meant that a disproportionate share of the population would bear the burden. — Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026 The official rules have ensured the sport’s continuity over the decades. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Following last night’s brutal loss, one where the Giants erased a six-run deficit only to still lose, Devers ensured there was no carryover from Tuesday’s walk-off. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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  • Paula Blizzard, who leads the antitrust division of the California Attorney General’s Office, assured the court and the public that the procedure was fair and that all 12 states had participated in settlement talks last weekend.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Be assured, Darrell is happy and otherwise healthy—spending his time with his wife, Stevie, two daughters, and his three young grandchildren.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • It’s guaranteed to leave a smooth, humidity-resistant finish that holds up on muggy days and adds a ton of shine to dull and overworked strands.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • While it’s not guaranteed that De Soto residents will see the same success, VanDeCreek said those results give her hope and insight into what may be in store for their efforts.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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