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
Each time, Fields figured it out, and ensured her son was happy.
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Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Holloway, founder of Pokémon card authentication and pre-grading company Validoe, told USA TODAY that fake cards are abundant in the market, so the authenticity of the cards should be ensured before grading, which often comes at a price.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
By inviting the chefs to play around, Wareheim ensured each collaboration was singular, specific, and truly one-night only.
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2026
With a series of rulings on campaign finance, the Roberts Court has ensured that the rich can try to buy elections without formally breaking the law.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
This ensured a more balanced overall list.
—David Spiegel, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
In return, Havana ensured the survival of the Venezuelan system that provided those resources, including maintaining close oversight of military structures, according to people familiar with the arrangement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Oh, and Jordan also settled a federal antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR in December, a major legal victory that secured a permanent franchise-style model and ensured his team would remain in business for the long-term.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Liu's win on Thursday has ensured Gu will ski upon the backdrop of viral, and often unflattering, comparisons to Liu by American patriots on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Holloway, founder of Pokémon card authentication and pre-grading company Validoe, told USA TODAY that fake cards are abundant in the market, so the authenticity of the cards should be ensured before grading, which often comes at a price.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
By inviting the chefs to play around, Wareheim ensured each collaboration was singular, specific, and truly one-night only.
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2026
With a series of rulings on campaign finance, the Roberts Court has ensured that the rich can try to buy elections without formally breaking the law.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
This ensured a more balanced overall list.
—David Spiegel, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
In return, Havana ensured the survival of the Venezuelan system that provided those resources, including maintaining close oversight of military structures, according to people familiar with the arrangement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Oh, and Jordan also settled a federal antitrust lawsuit with NASCAR in December, a major legal victory that secured a permanent franchise-style model and ensured his team would remain in business for the long-term.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Liu's win on Thursday has ensured Gu will ski upon the backdrop of viral, and often unflattering, comparisons to Liu by American patriots on social media.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
Verb
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Zelensky later said Von der Leyen assured him that Ukraine would receive the first tranche of a 90 billion euro loan by spring despite Hungary’s attempts to block it.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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And they can be assured that's what's going to happen.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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This 25 percent off bag is guaranteed to make your outfit look 100 percent more chic.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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But if no one on this list is guaranteed to bring back a first- or even a second-round pick, why bother?—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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