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 Um, the system that ensures clean towels, sheets, and uniforms? — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 This balance ensures that cutting-edge innovation carries an innate authenticity, where research and poetry coexist through the heritage of ‘il saper fare. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Lightning-fast, dual-heat design cuts styling time in half and ensures even heat distribution and minimal damage. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 That small adjustment ensures better texture, better flavor, and smoother performance over time. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 Plus, supportive cushioning ensures every step is comfortable, and reviewers have worn them to work, as well as walking around Italy, Scotland, Greece, the UK, and more—all without pain. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026 Designing a bathroom for aging in place ensures long-term usability and peace of mind. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026 The new moment of silence ensures those sacrifices remain part of the nation's annual remembrance, underscoring that the impact of 9/11 is still being felt a quarter-century later. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The child-friendly design ensures little to no injury in the event of roughhousing gone wrong and the splashes of color feel youthful but still thoughtfully designed. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • 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
  • Then the celebration hits a sour note when Liz assures Alice that the team doesn’t hate her.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • The current contract, which guarantees state employees access to a pension and retirement healthcare once service requirements have been reached, expires June 30.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For nursing mothers, the law guarantees breaks and a private space other than a bathroom for lactation needs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Ensures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensures. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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