insurance

noun

Definition of insurancenext
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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2
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 When a minor-league player suffered a debilitating car accident, Moreno initially declined to offer insurance coverage. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Fraudulent activity can end up connected to your health records or insurance. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 And prices at TrumpRx aren’t as low as out-of-pocket prices for most consumers with insurance. — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Auto financing and car insurance rates have continued to climb in recent years. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurance
  1. preventive
  2. contract
  3. preventative
  4. security
  5. defense
  6. guarantee
  7. protection
  8. deal
Noun
  • In addition to making anti-vaccine comments, Kennedy also downplayed pediatric deaths related to measles and touted false cures and preventives, such as the use of vitamin A.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of preventive
Noun
  • The Commanders missed their opportunity to build a contender during Jayden Daniels’ rookie contract window.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Oak Park and Evanston have decided to end their Flock contracts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of contract
Noun
  • Crews would need to be lowered down to the waterline, sand off the rust, put on two coats of rust-preventative primer and then two coats of naval gray paint, according to Schuster.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Save your pet the trouble by refilling their flea, tick and heartworm preventative now.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Definition of preventative
Noun
  • The Foundry School is part of the State Department’s Pax Silica program, focused on AI and supply chain security, and includes a partnership with Stanford University to offer advanced-manufacturing curricula across eight college campuses.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The latest development came a day after the military said security forces killed 15 militants who were attempting to cross into northwestern Pakistan from Afghanistan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Faria was down a break and scrambling to survive, having snatched the opening set by getting past Alcaraz’s defenses.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of defense
Noun
  • Jeremiyah Love isn’t a guarantee for Week 1, and even if Love plays, Allgeier has been a fringe RB3/Flex for three straight seasons.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Zelenskyy said the talks also touched on long-term security guarantees and economic support for Ukraine’s postwar reconstruction.
    — SAMYA KULLAB, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarantee
Noun
  • Married minors may also face legal barriers to hiring an attorney, filing for divorce or obtaining protection from abuse.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The offensive line blocked well in pass protection but struggled to get up to the linebackers in the running game, Drinkwitz said.
    — PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal

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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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