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
For many travelers, feeling safe is just as important as seeing the sights—and a recent study from the travel insurance company Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection set out to find the best places in Asia where travelers can sightsee stress-free.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Police arrived shortly after the accident to take reports and facilitate an exchange of insurance and contact information.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
This helps providers partner on patient outcomes and collectively negotiate better insurance rates while remaining independent.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 Jan. 2026
Patients whose insurance plans cover the drug for obesity could pay as little as $25 a month for the pill or injection under a savings program offered by Novo Nordisk.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Police arrived shortly after the accident to take reports and facilitate an exchange of insurance and contact information.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
This helps providers partner on patient outcomes and collectively negotiate better insurance rates while remaining independent.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 6 Jan. 2026
Patients whose insurance plans cover the drug for obesity could pay as little as $25 a month for the pill or injection under a savings program offered by Novo Nordisk.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 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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Besides Adebayo, Miami’s only other available center was two-way contract player Vlad Goldin, who arrived from a G-League assignment but did not play.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Full-time faculty members on 12-month contracts commit to another 192 hours during TCC’s two summer sessions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some doctors also prescribe antivirals as a preventative for people who are at high risk for the virus if they are exposed.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
30 Dec. 2025
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The surgery is done as a preventative to keep the aneurysm from rupturing.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Booking an early flight can also help, says Tyler Hosford, security director at risk mitigation company International SOS.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Inside the airport, security lines moved smoothly and there were no obvious signs of the cancellations.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pham said the state needs a guarantee that more federal funding is coming.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Journal and subsequently other media outlets seized on the remarks as suggesting the company was seeking a federal guarantee.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rasouli doesn’t recommend relying on cheese for protection against dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boise officials have reminded local businesses that bottomless mimosas and other unlimited-drink deals are prohibited in the city.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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After back-to-back campaigns filled with setbacks, Scott re-signed with the Panthers on a 1-year deal this offseason.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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