insured

Definition of insurednext
past tense of insure
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 South Florida patients insured through UnitedHealthcare could be locked out of in-network care at the University of Miami Health System as soon as August if a deal isn’t made soon. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 There’s a $2,500 minimum deposit required to open a Newtek CD, and your money is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 July 2026 According to the company, precious metals purchased for direct delivery are fully insured while in transit to the customer's home. Javier Simon, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Investments in securities are not insured, protected or guaranteed and may result in loss of income and/or principal. Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 If banks cannot process payments, ships cannot be insured and ports cannot legally receive cargo, then trade can be effectively halted without direct enforcement. John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Those machines need to be licensed and insured and on the street with the cars. Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Investigators said this ensures that a vehicle is properly entered into the state's motor vehicle database, which provides legal protection for the owner and ensures the vehicle is properly insured. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss. Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
Verb
  • The V-neck and floral print give it an elevated look, and shoppers have assured the fabric is perfect for the summer heat.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Comans alleged that despite being assured by management her job was safe, she was fired the next day.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
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  • An agreement was struck at £4m guaranteed plus £4m in potential bonuses based on first-team progress, with Spurs retaining a sell-on clause.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Many of the commentators dropped by ESPN had guaranteed money left on their contracts.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • This approach, exemplified by Al Jazeera and hosting the World Cup, ensured Qatar's survival and influence, even during the 2017 blockade.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Kidman, who recently celebrated her 59th birthday, ensured Antonia’s 55th birthday celebration was one for the books with a luxurious stop in Portofino.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Levine secured a space in Siam Patumwan House, a sleek office tower, for his own gallery, Harper’s Bangkok, opening with a show by American painter Joel Mesler.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • The 24-year-old Frenchman finished third overall, behind his much older compatriot Jean-Christophe Peraud, and secured the white jersey for the best young rider.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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