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 Or, a person may not be insured at all against significant liability risks and simply not realize it. Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Joy is a little worried but says her hands are insured for up to 700,000! Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 The sheriff's office added that the electric vehicle was not registered or insured. Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 All of the accounts included on this list are FDIC- or NCUA-insured up to $250,000. Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Those bikes are not treated as e-bikes and must therefore be registered and insured. Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 Working with a contractor who isn't insured comes with some obvious risks relating to on-the-job injuries and property damage. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 The University of Miami Health System and UnitedHealthcare have reached a deal that will let thousands of patients who are insured through United continue to receive in-network care with UHealth doctors. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Interest earned on CDs, which are FDIC insured, is subject to federal, state and local income taxes. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
Verb
  • During an Elk Grove City Council meeting in April, Police Chief Bobby Davis assured the city council that precautions were in place to protect privacy.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • El-Sayed’s victory was ultimately so narrow that it wasn’t assured until almost all ballots cast statewide were counted.
    Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Under the idea, the first 12 CFP berths would be guaranteed in some form (by selection committee rankings and/or automatic qualifying spots), while eight additional teams would vie for the final four spots in play-in games.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Walk through any airport and you're almost guaranteed to spot a few Travelpro bags on the move.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Citizen suits, for example, have extracted millions from heavily polluting oil and gas operations, and ensured that lead pipes in Flint, Michigan, would be removed after its water crisis.
    Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Khrushchev’s victory ensured the superiority of party leaders relative to other figures in the state, cementing his own power and giving him control of the regime.
    Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Recording tracks in his spare time, Shakur secured a solo record deal.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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