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
By removing microscopic defects and smoothing the surface, this coating ensures efficient energy flow while preventing the cell from disintegrating under intense heat.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Waiting until spring to do your pruning and garden cleanup ensures that these beneficial insects have a place to shelter during the colder months.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
This also ensures the slippers will be a reliable pick during cold winters and hot summers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Its small population, paired with the fact that it's located at the far southern tip of New Zealand and that Rakiura National Park takes up 85 percent of the land on the island, ensures the stars shine bright at night.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
This local knowledge ensures treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all but tailored to the unique challenges of each community.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump, instead, consummated a deal that ensures Americans aren’t unfairly financing the pharmaceutical industry’s innovation, claimed a senior administration official, who briefed reporters ahead of Thursday’s Oval Office announcement.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
But Boston's steadfast confidence in Campbell, who didn't exactly light the world on fire in spring training, ensures the Devers drama will linger at least early in the season.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This ensures you’re protected from this vulnerability.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Waiting until spring to do your pruning and garden cleanup ensures that these beneficial insects have a place to shelter during the colder months.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
This also ensures the slippers will be a reliable pick during cold winters and hot summers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Its small population, paired with the fact that it's located at the far southern tip of New Zealand and that Rakiura National Park takes up 85 percent of the land on the island, ensures the stars shine bright at night.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
This local knowledge ensures treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all but tailored to the unique challenges of each community.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump, instead, consummated a deal that ensures Americans aren’t unfairly financing the pharmaceutical industry’s innovation, claimed a senior administration official, who briefed reporters ahead of Thursday’s Oval Office announcement.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
But Boston's steadfast confidence in Campbell, who didn't exactly light the world on fire in spring training, ensures the Devers drama will linger at least early in the season.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
This ensures you’re protected from this vulnerability.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensures
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
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This guarantees quality and type.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Ensures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensures. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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