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 United are far from exhilarating, far from compelling and better duly, belatedly, narrowly arrives, which ensures that Moyes is pleased, but with a caveat. George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 While much of the entertainment world’s eyes are on the film world this weekend, with the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals marking the beginning of the fall movie season, the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony ensures that TV isn’t forgotten. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026 Loading silverware handles down and usable ends up ensures maximum cleanliness but may lead to accidents. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 This ensures developing fruits have ample access to sugars to promote the most intense flavor. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026 Continuous investment in research and development ensures clients benefit from the latest advances without becoming locked into specific technologies. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The ever-present chill of mortality ensures that there’s also a lot of talk about who gets to go to heaven. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 All three globe bulbs are concealed here, as is most of the cord, but a foot pedal on/off switch ensures ease of use. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 Found in every living cell, NAD shuttles around other cellular components to turn food into energy, fixes damaged genetic material, and otherwise ensures your body’s firing on all cylinders. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensures
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  • Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures.
    Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The decision came as part of the new 5-for-5 NCAA rule that guarantees all athletes five years of competition across five academic school years, starting either at age 19 or with full-time enrollment.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Notre Dame currently has a long-term agreement in place that guarantees the Fighting Irish four or five games per season against ACC opponents.
    Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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

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