ensures

Definition of ensuresnext
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 Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 Using all-natural ingredients when cleaning ensures safety for yourself and others. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion. Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026 Progress sticks when compassion ensures that everyone gets heard. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 This reduces the disruption caused by physical interventions and ensures stable environmental conditions. Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 Its satin finish and ultrafine tip foster a smooth and precise glide across lids, while the waterproof formula ensures your work of art doesn’t budge, no matter the forecast. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026 His superiority complex results in every seeming slight getting added to his list of offenses, while his lack of self-esteem (which of course often comes with a superiority complex) ensures that the decency of others further fuels his rage. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026 For suite guests, a dedicated VIP team ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing each return to the hotel as if by intuition. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensures
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  • But there’s a method to the madness, assures the director.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Trump expresses her sympathies, and assures Siegel that one of her husband’s top priorities is freeing the hostages.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • The Legislature approved a budget last year that guarantees $50,000 to every community college campus that wants it.
    CalMatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The company also guarantees its products for life, including pesky holes or tears.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Ensures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensures. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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