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
Deposits are typically federally insured, up to the same limits as with accounts at banks, though through the NCUA as opposed to the FDIC.
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Another option is a bank safe deposit box, which provides a higher level of physical security but limits access to banking hours and may not be insured by the bank itself.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Bryant recommends calling a window cleaning company at least once a year—choosing one that’s licensed, bonded, and insured—to guarantee a good, deep clean.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Tennant was reportedly insured by West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency, which contracts with UnitedHealthcare to administer benefits.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Types of bikes insured BikeInsure covers both bicycles and e-bikes.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The items are then insured by Lloyd’s of London similar to a fine art policy.
—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
Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Another option is a bank safe deposit box, which provides a higher level of physical security but limits access to banking hours and may not be insured by the bank itself.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Bryant recommends calling a window cleaning company at least once a year—choosing one that’s licensed, bonded, and insured—to guarantee a good, deep clean.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Tennant was reportedly insured by West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency, which contracts with UnitedHealthcare to administer benefits.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Types of bikes insured BikeInsure covers both bicycles and e-bikes.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The items are then insured by Lloyd’s of London similar to a fine art policy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
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But as China has remained comparatively insulated amid the historic disruption of global oil markets – even clocking robust growth in the first quarter of 2026 – Xi and his planners appear even more assured in their strategy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rain is anticipated Saturday, though it’s not guaranteed all of Georgia will see it before the end of the month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This was the reality all but ensured since March 17, when general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the staff decided that trading for Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle would be well worth the ultimate price of their first-round pick.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jokic secured his eligibility for the accolade by playing his 65th game on the last night of the regular season, narrowly meeting the NBA’s quota to appear on awards ballots.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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His wife and two children, not even two years removed from North Korea, were now without the husband and father who secured their escape.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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