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
The service stopped in September when it was discovered the village was no longer insured or indemnified by Pace.
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Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
State Farm had insured them for 30 years.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
Current regulations on autonomous vehicles operating in Texas call for operators to show that the vehicles can operate while complying with state traffic laws and are registered, titled and insured, among other requirements.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The second step is to hire a licensed and insured land surveyor to conduct an instrument survey of your property.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The gems were also not privately insured, in accordance with French law.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
These mean that the ships can’t be insured in these jurisdictions, and that service and port bans can be imposed.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Jan. 2026
Nearly half of users were overdue or had never been screened, despite being insured.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2026
McCluskie said residents in her mountain town communities are suffering from the insurance prices and are struggling to keep units insured and affordable.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
State Farm had insured them for 30 years.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
Current regulations on autonomous vehicles operating in Texas call for operators to show that the vehicles can operate while complying with state traffic laws and are registered, titled and insured, among other requirements.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The second step is to hire a licensed and insured land surveyor to conduct an instrument survey of your property.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
The gems were also not privately insured, in accordance with French law.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
These mean that the ships can’t be insured in these jurisdictions, and that service and port bans can be imposed.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Jan. 2026
Nearly half of users were overdue or had never been screened, despite being insured.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2026
McCluskie said residents in her mountain town communities are suffering from the insurance prices and are struggling to keep units insured and affordable.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
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Supporters of the pardon power further assured their colleagues that impeachment would furnish a corrective to any overuse of pardoning, underestimating the extent to which the modern party system would render this nearly impossible.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And while some tired players in the postgame have said at least they are assured a point from getting past 60 minutes, Hynes stressed that nobody is happy with just making it to overtime, and that second point is vitally important when the standings are so tight.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is not guaranteed, certainly, but is perhaps more likely to happen than further governmental action.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Amazon Prime offers a wide selection of sad movies, catering to various tastes, from sorrowful classics like Bicycle Thieves (1948) to heartbreaking modern dramas like Till (2022), each guaranteed to get your tear ducts working overtime.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Chrissy’s unwavering support ensured that her nephew remained insulated in love, a gift that her sister acknowledges by sending her Mother’s Day cards every May.—
Ashley Simpo,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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This preservation is ensured through strict weavers’ guild regulations, a vigilant (both positive and negative) neighborliness, and careful resource management.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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