ensuring

present participle of ensure
as in assuring
to make sure, certain, or safe regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food

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Recent Examples of ensuring Wilson proposes taking the Coogan Law further—ensuring that more than 15% of a child’s earnings will be secured for the child—and making sure it’s enacted nationally. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026 Additionally, many of their union contracts tie their pay to the consumer price index, ensuring city workers’ compensation will not fall below the rate of inflation. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 In the past, vetting drivers and knowing clients was a key part of protecting shipments and ensuring they weren’t intercepted by bad actors bent on messing with the logistics. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026 Throughout the property, interiors are dressed with upscale furniture and neutral colors, with shades of brown, gray, and cream, calling back to the surrounding nature and ensuring that your focus remains entirely on the great outdoors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026 Bolsonaro's slate of congressional candidates also fared well, ensuring that Brazil will have one of the most conservative congresses in years, and a legislative branch aligned with Bolsonaro's goals, or ready to thwart Lula's agenda. — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department aims to send poll monitors to all 50 states in the 2026 midterms, marking an ambitious expansion of a longstanding federal initiative aimed at ensuring election integrity. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026 The commission was responsible for ensuring that every citizen made it onto the electoral rolls. — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026 Recent strategy resets among global energy majors BP, Shell and ExxonMobil illustrate a greater focus on delivering reliable supply and ensuring that infrastructure can meet fast-growing power demand. — H.e. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensuring
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  • Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Fortunately, a few smart travel accessories can make all the difference in fitting more and guaranteeing your items are secure.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026

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“Ensuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuring. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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