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
Only about a dozen states currently cover these obesity drugs for low-income Americans insured through Medicaid.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
But this worsening food crisis now on a collision course with the issue Democrats are holding firm to fix in this shutdown, looming, skyrocketing health care costs for some 20 million Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
The jewels stolen from the Louvre, however, were not privately insured.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The Jays’ victory insured the series will return to Toronto for Game 6 Friday and, if necessary, Game 7 on Saturday.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
They aren’t insured by the FDIC but may be protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), up to $500,000.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The pieces were not insured, which is not uncommon for state collections because of the prohibitive costs, the Times reported, citing France’s culture ministry.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The whole me is insured, but not specific things.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Nearly 4 million people would not be insured if the tax credits expire, according to a Congressional Budget Office estimate.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
But this worsening food crisis now on a collision course with the issue Democrats are holding firm to fix in this shutdown, looming, skyrocketing health care costs for some 20 million Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
The jewels stolen from the Louvre, however, were not privately insured.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The Jays’ victory insured the series will return to Toronto for Game 6 Friday and, if necessary, Game 7 on Saturday.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
They aren’t insured by the FDIC but may be protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), up to $500,000.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The pieces were not insured, which is not uncommon for state collections because of the prohibitive costs, the Times reported, citing France’s culture ministry.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The whole me is insured, but not specific things.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Nearly 4 million people would not be insured if the tax credits expire, according to a Congressional Budget Office estimate.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
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There are a few four- and even three-win squads that still have a path to a bowl based on their upcoming schedules, while a few five-win teams are far from assured a postseason trip.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The compromise to end the shutdown commits to a Senate vote in December to extend the tax credits, but approval is not assured.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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With Republicans already opposed to the deal, the unresolved back-and-forth virtually guaranteed the shutdown will drag on even longer.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The year before, the Dolphins chose not to compete with Denver’s offer for safety Brandon Jones (three years, $20 million, with $12 million guaranteed).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to the prosecution, Khan and his government ensured that this money, owed to the national exchequer, was instead deposited in a bank account maintained by the Supreme Court, where it was treated as payment of fines owed by Riaz’s company.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their careful approach ensured that no harm came to the emu, the officers or any bystanders along the road.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three years later, Chesney secured a contract with Capricorn Records, with his debut album released in 1994.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Once secured, these areas can commence clearing rubble, removing unexploded munitions, and restoring basic services.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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