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 Japan is, meantime, growing and modernizing its military at pace not seen in modern times as the post-Cold War stability ensured by the US military frays. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Caglianone ensured the Royals would be victorious, however, thanks to his career night. Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 The explanation previously offered was that Gordon’s sale ensured Newcastle were compliant for the financial year, covering the drop-off in revenue of around £40million to £60m ($54m-$82m) from missing out on European football in the coming season. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The offending text directed any AI system reviewing the document to ensure textual outputs agreed with the plaintiff’s arguments, ignored prior denials from the court, and ensured that remediation would follow as the plaintiff desired. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026 Dropped catches from Steve Smith, Green and Travis Head ensured yesterday's brief rally in the field fizzled out and allowed Bangladesh to bat itself into an almost impregnable position. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 That ensured the players could participate without paying a cent. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Citizen suits, for example, have extracted millions from heavily polluting oil and gas operations, and ensured that lead pipes in Flint, Michigan, would be removed after its water crisis. Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Khrushchev’s victory ensured the superiority of party leaders relative to other figures in the state, cementing his own power and giving him control of the regime. Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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  • With only 1,204 games under his belt, Judge is all but assured to be the quickest to reach 400, too.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both are still essentially assured a spot in the postseason and yet the Dodgers’ World Series odds remain nearly three times that of the Brewers.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Nothing in life is guaranteed, but as near a 100 per cent certainty as there can be among Premier League managers.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While not guaranteed, Delta said alternate airports may be available, based on a customer’s specific itinerary.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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