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 Insurance premiums can also increase for those insured through another mechanism. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Deposits may be insured up to $3M through participation in the program. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 27 June 2026 These accounts will protect your principal, will be insured up to $250,000, and the rates won't change even if the rate climate does. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss. Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 One raises the loan limit for mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration to help first-time homebuyers access them, particularly for prefab and modular homes. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 The vast majority of RMs are HECMs (home-equity conversion mortgages), which are federally insured by HUD to protect the lender. Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 The state says acceptable proof may include a driver’s license that matches the registration, a vehicle title, a lease agreement or an insurance card that lists you as a named insured. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 Your money won’t be insured by the FDIC as a bank account is. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
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Verb
  • Glen Lee, the district’s chief financial officer, warned the lawmakers about taking money from the emergency fund, but Mendelson assured Lee that the fund balance will not be significantly depleted and will remain above $2 billion.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
  • But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
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  • In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • While not every space rock is guaranteed to pose a real threat, scientists say looking for them is the first step.
    Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 30 June 2026
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  • A little more than an hour before his post-match press conference in the bowels of SoFi Stadium, Pochettino watched his USA team give up a last-second goal to Turkey that ensured a 3-2 defeat in this final match of the group stage.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Earlier in the pandemic, telework was politically advantageous for Newsom when there was a lot of uncertainty and ensured people were safe, Melhado said.
    Kat Tran, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
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  • With a round-of-32 game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday secured, Norway are dreaming of a run to the final on July 19.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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