as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe
took steps to insure the timely completion of the project
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Recent Examples of insured
People living in the communities closest to the new hospital beds – Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Lake Forest – also are among the most likely to be insured.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The Dutch — forebears of our city and exemplars of cycling culture — require fast e-bikes to be licensed and insured as mopeds.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
In total, authorities allege the network carried out or attempted more than 100 jackpotting attacks against banks and credit unions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
But the confusion becomes a serious problem when staying insured depends on navigating new rules, paperwork and deadlines.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025
The gems were also not privately insured, in accordance with French law.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Patients insured through private companies do not have similar opportunities.
—Adam Pate, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
They are insured through Marketplace and had benefited for premium tax credits, offered since the COVID-19 pandemic through the Affordable Care Act.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
This money can be held in high-yield savings accounts or money market accounts, with the former insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor and per bank.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The Dutch — forebears of our city and exemplars of cycling culture — require fast e-bikes to be licensed and insured as mopeds.
—Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
In total, authorities allege the network carried out or attempted more than 100 jackpotting attacks against banks and credit unions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
But the confusion becomes a serious problem when staying insured depends on navigating new rules, paperwork and deadlines.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025
The gems were also not privately insured, in accordance with French law.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Patients insured through private companies do not have similar opportunities.
—Adam Pate, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
They are insured through Marketplace and had benefited for premium tax credits, offered since the COVID-19 pandemic through the Affordable Care Act.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
This money can be held in high-yield savings accounts or money market accounts, with the former insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per depositor and per bank.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
Verb
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Only one, Jessie Diggins, has clinched a spot so far, with another, Julia Kern, all but assured a spot based on the World Cup standings.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tagovailoa is guaranteed $54 million for 2026, and the Dolphins would incur significant hits to the salary cap by releasing him.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, you’re practically guaranteed to see them.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s lengthy and wildly successful time in charge ensured any problems tended to reside away from the Old Trafford dugout.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our firefighters demonstrated professionalism and ensured public safety throughout the incident, and the property sustained no additional damage.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That win secured him a spot on Team USA, placing him on the Olympic development pathway through USA Boxing.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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