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 The proper form would have been to ask for agreement on the leftovers — or order one item directly to-go, which would have ensured your husband did not go hungry, even if your siblings still were. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 When the optimal price rose from one day to the next, the governor ensured that the new higher price was recommended. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 But in order to make the most of the experiment, scientists ensured a second spacecraft would follow DART at a more leisurely pace. — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The lack of sub-zero temperatures this winter — which marked the state’s lowest snowpack on record — ensured their survival. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Bijan Robinson ensured there would be no punt to block this time — and the Atlanta Falcons were off and running. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Saturday, more than four months after the incident, Trent Frederic ensured that Lindgren paid his debt. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Furthermore, by holding him back in this series, the Dodgers ensured that Yamamoto would get two starts in the National League Championship Series. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 So did their strong three-person alliance, which through strategic gameplay and season-long dominance ensured at least one of them would have a real shot at winning the game. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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  • As had been anticipated, the Milwaukee Braves were assured of permission to take their game to Atlanta next season at a meeting of the National League here Thursday.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Documents released show health officials were still finding evidence of asbestos nearly 10 months after the attacks, even though government officials repeatedly assured New Yorkers the air around Ground Zero was safe to breathe.
    — Nicole Alarcon, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • When the Brewers and Rays meet in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, a first-time champion will be guaranteed.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because Shirts is running unopposed, he’s guaranteed to be reelected to the same seat for a term starting in January.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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