1
as in preventive
something providing certainty that a specified outcome will or will not occur
Having two people do this job serves as insurance against accidents.
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as in contract
a formal contract promising payment if injury, damage, or loss occurs
They purchased their home and car insurance through the same company.
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Recent Examples of insurance
The Cubs weren’t able to tack on any more runs in the sixth, but Happ added an insurance run in the eighth with his 10th home run of the year.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
For many Californians, their home represents their entire life savings, and losing insurance coverage means living one disaster away from financial ruin.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Every insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Wealthy people may afford to pay or buy long-term care insurance, which can be expensive, advisers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
For many Californians, their home represents their entire life savings, and losing insurance coverage means living one disaster away from financial ruin.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Every insurance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of insurance products.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Wealthy people may afford to pay or buy long-term care insurance, which can be expensive, advisers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurance
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Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.—
Franz Lidz,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2023
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But although human vaccines function primarily as preventives, offering immunity to animals such as black-footed ferrets can be a conservation strategy of last resort.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2023
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United gave Ten Hag a contract extension after winning the 2024 FA Cup final and came to regret it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year contract worth $22 million guaranteed with the Steelers on Saturday, a source confirmed.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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These clinics deliver high-quality preventative and primary care at a fraction of the cost of hospital emergency rooms.—
Teresa Liu,
Oc Register,
6 May 2026
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Fuel injector cleaners are an efficient, low-cost preventative.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2026
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The agency will also work with law enforcement to increase security around the dam.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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For Carl Douglas, one of those defense attorneys, that moment stands among his clearest memories of the trial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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There’s no guarantee a baby will book anything, especially as the industry continues to contract.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Proponents of such protections should reframe the debate accordingly or risk ceding some ethical high ground.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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Ridglan Farms agreed in October to give up its state breeding license as of July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on felony animal mistreatment charges.—
Scott Bauer,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Likewise, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s high-profile deal at Amazon transitioned to a first-look in 2025.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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