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
Gone is the central amphitheater of stone, which was placed right in the middle of the park for the sake of symmetry, an arbitrary choice that ensured that the park would be cold and unspontaneous.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Erasing historic figures from the public sphere is an exercise in power going back to the pharaohs, a way rulers ensured future generations couldn’t learn about their enemies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Soliz ensured high-quality student instruction across 85 schools and provided central office support for schools, according to LinkedIn.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Erasing historic figures from the public sphere is an exercise in power going back to the pharaohs, a way rulers ensured future generations couldn’t learn about their enemies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
For the past 44 years, this ruling has ensured that no state can ban undocumented students from attending a public K-12 school, charge them extra fees or discriminate against them in any other way because of their immigration status.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Established on the principle that a person’s humanity mattered more their immigration status, this was an important protection mechanism that ensured the most vulnerable (like schoolchildren and those who are ill) didn’t become collateral damage when immigration enforcement escalated.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The same long-term planning that diversified the economy — non-oil activities now account for more than 77% of GDP — also ensured that critical logistics, energy, and trade systems were built with strategic redundancy.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026
By championing the Women Artist Initiative and the internationalization of the board of trustees, Madeleine ensured that gender parity and global representation became core to the MCA’s identity, leaving the organization more inclusive and more influential than ever before.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Erasing historic figures from the public sphere is an exercise in power going back to the pharaohs, a way rulers ensured future generations couldn’t learn about their enemies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Soliz ensured high-quality student instruction across 85 schools and provided central office support for schools, according to LinkedIn.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Erasing historic figures from the public sphere is an exercise in power going back to the pharaohs, a way rulers ensured future generations couldn’t learn about their enemies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
For the past 44 years, this ruling has ensured that no state can ban undocumented students from attending a public K-12 school, charge them extra fees or discriminate against them in any other way because of their immigration status.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Established on the principle that a person’s humanity mattered more their immigration status, this was an important protection mechanism that ensured the most vulnerable (like schoolchildren and those who are ill) didn’t become collateral damage when immigration enforcement escalated.
—Dr. Lauren Palladino, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The same long-term planning that diversified the economy — non-oil activities now account for more than 77% of GDP — also ensured that critical logistics, energy, and trade systems were built with strategic redundancy.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Mar. 2026
By championing the Women Artist Initiative and the internationalization of the board of trustees, Madeleine ensured that gender parity and global representation became core to the MCA’s identity, leaving the organization more inclusive and more influential than ever before.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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The $375 million figure, which you can be assured Meta will appeal, come from the maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation under New Mexico law – do the math.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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But these songs don’t sound the least bit assured, partly because their sonic elements recontextualize them in the world of Western rap (fashion-rap cornball Teezo Touchdown has credits, as does JPEGMAFIA).—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Due to limited availability, tickets are not guaranteed.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Larry Ellison, the multi billionaire Oracle co-founder and David Ellison father, personally guaranteed the equity portion as part of the agreement.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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