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 Our methodology When reviewing business insurance, CNBC Select uses a variety of criteria, including affordability, availability, types of coverage, the variety of industries insured and customer service. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
Verb
  • The three diffusers and two fountains, which the city assured were working properly, also help discourage algae growth.
    Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Moreover, passage of such a new compact is far from assured, particularly if the country’s nationalist opposition manages to mobilize effectively.
    Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • Washing produce is always recommended, but this parasite can live in water and it's not guaranteed to be washed away.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Goldin, 25, is now guaranteed at least a two-way contract salary from the Heat for this upcoming season.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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  • The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee sets up dedicated cooking facilities in Milan, Cortina and Livigno for the 2026 Milano-Cortino Winter Olympic Games that ensured a steady flow of rice, kimchi and other Korean food staples.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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  • Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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