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
As well as getting people insured so that hospitals don’t have to charge uninsured visits back to the homeowners.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Neither could be insured because of their medical histories.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Orders for silver, gold and other precious metals are typically locked in at a transparent price, shipments are insured for their full value and tracking is standard.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
However, Appian had partly insured the verdict in the amount of $500 million, meaning that if it's ultimately awarded less than $500 million, the insurance company will make up the difference.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
About half of the 67 million Americans insured through Medicare have this coverage.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Many encounter barriers to care after they’re insured.
—Jesse Jackson Jr, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Most large contracts are already insured for at least a portion of the salary.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Even those who are insured face drastically higher out-of-pocket costs.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Neither could be insured because of their medical histories.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Orders for silver, gold and other precious metals are typically locked in at a transparent price, shipments are insured for their full value and tracking is standard.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
However, Appian had partly insured the verdict in the amount of $500 million, meaning that if it's ultimately awarded less than $500 million, the insurance company will make up the difference.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
About half of the 67 million Americans insured through Medicare have this coverage.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Many encounter barriers to care after they’re insured.
—Jesse Jackson Jr, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Most large contracts are already insured for at least a portion of the salary.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Even those who are insured face drastically higher out-of-pocket costs.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
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Patients would be assured of receiving settlement money even if the Supreme Court rules in Bayer’s favor.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sweden has won all six of their matches and is all but assured of a top-four spot and a place in the medal playoffs.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though firefighters are on call 24 hours at a time, they are guaranteed 48 hours off directly after every call shift and are not required to drive ambulances — steps which Gannon said the city sees as proof of commitment to a high quality of life for firefighters.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s also guaranteed to wake you up just as well as a fresh cup of Dunkin’ coffee—its scent is Coffee & Cream, after all.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the players focused on hoops, Lee’s attire ensured politics stole the spotlight.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Elders, mothers, and young women played central roles as dancers, supported by firekeepers, childcare providers, and meal preparers who ensured that the women could fully engage in their sacred work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Coming off a two-week layoff, Cal Poly (4-5, 1-2) secured two individual wins on Sunday.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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