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
Norton Healthcare has announced a coverage extension for those insured by Cigna, the major insurance provider that recently terminated its contract with Louisville’s largest health care provider.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
And don’t presume it’s already insured.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2024, global economic losses from natural disasters reached $368 billion, yet less than half of that was insured.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Electric vehicles are insured by the same carriers as internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
To determine its list, Faye Travel Insurance looked at data from thousands of travelers who booked and insured their trips through the company for 2025.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Were they insured for the losses?
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
More than 350,000 of the state's residents are insured by Medicaid, including those covered by the expansion plan voters approved through a ballot measure in 2018.
—Rachael Dziaba, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Now 28, he is insured through his federal job.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
And don’t presume it’s already insured.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
In 2024, global economic losses from natural disasters reached $368 billion, yet less than half of that was insured.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Electric vehicles are insured by the same carriers as internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
To determine its list, Faye Travel Insurance looked at data from thousands of travelers who booked and insured their trips through the company for 2025.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Were they insured for the losses?
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
More than 350,000 of the state's residents are insured by Medicaid, including those covered by the expansion plan voters approved through a ballot measure in 2018.
—Rachael Dziaba, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Now 28, he is insured through his federal job.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But with the Giants’ loss, Philadelphia is now also mathematically assured of at least a wild-card spot.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also on the roster of new bakery items this season is the Mini Cake iced with cream cheese and decorated with buttercream pumpkins—perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be an instant centerpiece for any Friendsgiving table.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Bezos have admitted that a future in which humans live safely in permanent extraterrestrial habitats is not easy or guaranteed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, Estévez ensured the Royals would walk away victorious and Avila earning his first big-league win.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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This strategy ensured everyone was happy.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The New England Patriots secured their first win of the season on Sunday, downing the Dolphins in Miami, 33-27 — a win that also gave head coach Mike Vrabel his maiden victory in his new job.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Administrators at nearby Horace Mann Middle School kept pupils and staffers secured indoors during the stalemate, and area residents were advised to shelter in place.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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