ensures

present tense third-person singular of ensure
as in assures
to make sure, certain, or safe regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food

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Recent Examples of ensures The property invested in a water and sewage plant that ensures no contaminants enter the ocean, plus gives detailed training to all staff on sustainability practices. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 This partnership ensures that by the end of 2027, every Ford vehicle built in Michigan will be manufactured using 100% carbon-free electricity. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Physician verification ensures prescription accuracy and protects patient safety. — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 The lengthy process ensures that the team must avoid timely subject matter. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The shoulder strap that comes with it ensures that portability is easy and comfortable. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 Doing so ensures the mulch remains toxin-free, biodegradable, and natural, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy garden environment. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 College Principal Robert Wafula said the training ensures the correct message is taught to congregations and has helped in other countries such as Rwanda, where the government closed 70 Quaker churches in a recent crackdown led by untrained pastors. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 The hardest thing to sell in business is the solution that ensures a problem never happens. — George Achilleos, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • Likewise, while some may be concerned about unintended environmental impacts of releasing mosquitoes, Vogels assures that these initiatives are contained and do not pose risks to local ecosystems.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The absence of genuine opposition all but assures the Kremlin will keep tight control of the Russian political scene amid mounting economic costs and increasing Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and online retailers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
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  • The Brooklyn Museum’s second contract guarantees annual raises and increases the minimum salaries for full-time positions to between $63,585 and $129,854, depending on position level.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • One rule of thumb is to always choose somewhere displaying the VPN sign outside—this stands for Verace Pizza Napoletana, and guarantees that the pizza will be made according to an exacting set of criteria.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Ensures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensures. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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