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
His attorney said the incident was part of a mental health crisis and that precautions ensured no one was in the building.
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Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
There was concern that the murals inside the building could be destroyed, but organizations ensured they were removed to be used elsewhere.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The naval architects at Diana Yacht Design and Ginton Naval Architects helped further refine the design, while Van der Valk ensured the highest possible build quality.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Stevenson hit a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to seal the win that ensured UNT (18-13, 9-9 American) will be among the 10 teams that make the American tournament.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Netflix has set a premiere date for its reboot of Little House on the Prairie — and ensured that there will be at least one more season with the Ingalls family.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The settlement was considered a major legal victory that secured a franchise-style model and ensured the team would remain in business for the long term.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Hidalgo ensured there was no shot of that happening.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
When curating her fashion month packing list, Vergara ensured an elegant slip dress made the cut.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
There was concern that the murals inside the building could be destroyed, but organizations ensured they were removed to be used elsewhere.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The naval architects at Diana Yacht Design and Ginton Naval Architects helped further refine the design, while Van der Valk ensured the highest possible build quality.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Stevenson hit a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to seal the win that ensured UNT (18-13, 9-9 American) will be among the 10 teams that make the American tournament.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Netflix has set a premiere date for its reboot of Little House on the Prairie — and ensured that there will be at least one more season with the Ingalls family.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The settlement was considered a major legal victory that secured a franchise-style model and ensured the team would remain in business for the long term.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Hidalgo ensured there was no shot of that happening.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
Verb
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We are assured that his brain will heal.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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The team with the worst record is assured of a top five pick.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Due to its remote location, mostly empty beaches are practically guaranteed.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even when the governmental entity has insurance, that doesn’t mean the victim will be guaranteed a payment above the cap.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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