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
The club also meets at noon on June 24 at Westgate hotel downtown, 1055 2nd Ave., with Joel Montecalvo speaking about California insurance; cost is $35.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
According to the affidavit, Whitney told authorities that Travis had recently been cited for driving without insurance.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 13 June 2025
But health advocacy groups and analysts say most recipients already work in jobs that don't provide affordable health insurance or pay enough for people to afford their own insurance.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Following these best practices can help organizations improve their defenses while ensuring a more consistent and transparent approach to procuring cyber insurance.
—Ratnesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
According to the affidavit, Whitney told authorities that Travis had recently been cited for driving without insurance.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 13 June 2025
But health advocacy groups and analysts say most recipients already work in jobs that don't provide affordable health insurance or pay enough for people to afford their own insurance.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Following these best practices can help organizations improve their defenses while ensuring a more consistent and transparent approach to procuring cyber insurance.
—Ratnesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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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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Instead, the promotion did not offer her a new contract after her current deal expired following the loss to Wang at UFC 316.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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If Jefferson can’t get healthy, the Sky likely will waive a contract to look for a perimeter player who can help team defense and facilitation while also producing some 3-point shooting.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Now, experts say what’s needed to get the fight back on track—and eventually end the threat for good—isn’t just better diagnostics and therapeutics, but long acting preventatives.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Make sure any family pets, especially cats, are current on vaccinations and parasite preventatives.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Ricardo Rodríguez, who worked as a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates after leaving the Colombian military, said in an interview that veterans should be able to take their skills elsewhere.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Overnight, the sound of explosions and Iranian air defense systems firing at targets echoed across central Tehran.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The reports also said Ruiz has claimed self defense; USA TODAY has reached out to LVMPD for more information.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Rings of Power, for instance, was not officially renewed for months and months when season 3 was supposedly going to be a guarantee initially.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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There were few strings attached: the U.S. Small Business Administration offered full guarantees to borrowers and agreed to forgive the loans approved by banks as long as they were used for paying employee wages and other overhead costs.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The other is to gain antitrust protection through collective bargaining with unionized athletes as employees, which the NCAA has continually resisted.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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These practices reach into Puerto Rican communities, especially on the island, where many Dominican residents face constant discrimination and few protections.—
Maria Revelles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The rally in healthcare has been driven by cross-border deals, positive drug approvals, and broad policy support.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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At the beginning of the year, WWD reported that Medik8 was exploring deal options.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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