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 And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 This democratizes input and ensures everyone’s perspective is brought to the table. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Thanks to its thoughtful curation, the collection ensures travelers are off to a strong start. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 The irrationality ensures that no petal is directly above another. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026 The need for growth ensures a diverse business and housing stock providing a great place to live, work, play and get an education. — Susan Starkey, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 While this might sound like going back to the walled garden of the HomeKit days, Matter ensures interoperability with other platforms. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 This speeds customs and ensures a smoother cross-border delivery experience. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 This one ensures the Ravens will need a touchdown and two-point conversion just to tie. — AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensures
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  • Camp manager Savanah assures me that schedules are flexible (or indeed, nonexistent) here.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons.
    — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • Endless ink has been spilled about the decline of traditional movie stars and how casting the right celebrities no longer guarantees box office success.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees a portion of the loan issued by private lenders — a structure called an entitlement — which lets customers secure a 0% down payment.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Ensures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensures. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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