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 items are then insured by Lloyd’s of London similar to a fine art policy.
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Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Expanding coverage could help keep more young cancer patients insured.
—Rhonda Winegar, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Roof insurance is changing Instead of full reroofing replacement costs — called Replacement Cost Value — FHFA is now allowing roofs to be insured using Actual Cash Value.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2024, nearly 40% of disputes submitted to IDR were identified as ineligible under the NSA because, among other reasons, the providers were in-network or the patients were insured by Medicaid or Medicare.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
According to prosecutors, at the time of Eric's death, he was insured by at least six different policies.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
They are directly regulated, examined and insured.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
But money market accounts at banks are FDIC-insured.
—Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Expanding coverage could help keep more young cancer patients insured.
—Rhonda Winegar, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Roof insurance is changing Instead of full reroofing replacement costs — called Replacement Cost Value — FHFA is now allowing roofs to be insured using Actual Cash Value.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
In 2024, nearly 40% of disputes submitted to IDR were identified as ineligible under the NSA because, among other reasons, the providers were in-network or the patients were insured by Medicaid or Medicare.
—James Gelfand, STAT, 20 Mar. 2026
According to prosecutors, at the time of Eric's death, he was insured by at least six different policies.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
They are directly regulated, examined and insured.
—Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
But money market accounts at banks are FDIC-insured.
—Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
Verb
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Cora assured Story that Kiner-Falefa was playing third.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The county has not yet been allocated a cent for the project, but Abruzzo said he’s been assured by lawmakers that the full amount is coming later this year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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That longstanding connection could insulate Orbán from some of the anti-Trump blowback rattling the rest of Europe, but that's not guaranteed, said Charles Kupchan, a professor of international relations at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Denver is a Democratic stronghold, meaning that whoever wins the primary is all but guaranteed to win the general election.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Kings had played four straight games decided in overtime or a shootout, setting an NHL single-season record for games going past regulation along the way, but Moore ensured there would be no chance of extra hockey with his goal midway through the third period.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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His parents ensured their house was filled with enough love and stability to put up a fight against struggle.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the area was secured with a padlock on a chain-link fence and the entire area appeared overgrown with signs of invasive plants such as bittersweet.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other candidates The rest of the field, for the most part, does not appear to have secured as many high-profile endorsements or raised comparable campaign funding.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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