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 That decision, handed down just before noon Friday, all but ensures the issue will reach the Supreme Court and be decided there before polls close Tuesday. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026 Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 Congress should pass legislation that ensures predictable payments that reflect fair market rates and removes incentives to exploit arbitration while preserving strong protections against surprise bills. — Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 For Scott, a breakthrough that genuinely enables new elastin synthesis — and ensures it is properly organized within the skin — is more likely to emerge from aesthetic medicine than conventional skincare. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 But Musk’s money cannon ensures Texas voters are relentlessly confronted by them, and the race appears to have tightened in the final stretch of the campaign. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 Meaningful civic participation ensures the people affected by those decisions have a voice in how they are made. — Sharon Sewell-Fairman, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026 The formula for this foundation includes patented polymer technology to create a soft film that never feels dry and ensures a fade-proof, long-wear, airbrush-like finish. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026 This human capital is what ensures that your company actually lands meaningful, positive coverage. — Chintan Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensures
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  • This assures the person who expresses gratitude that no imposition was involved.
    — Valerie Fridland, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As to authenticating that low odometer reading, Weaver assures that plugging a reader into its transmission revealed the exact mileage.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • This look demonstrates that pairing loafers with a white button-down and straight-leg denim all but guarantees a stylish result.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Meta committed $115 million to a trades academy that covers tuition, pays to attend and guarantees a job.
    — Alok Chanani, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Ensures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensures. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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