as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
took steps to insure the timely completion of the project
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Recent Examples of insures
An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida.
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Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.
—Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal government agency, grants charters and insures credit union members’ deposits for up to $250,000, just like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) does with for-profit banks.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Also consider whether your current home insurance policy sufficiently insures you financially in the event of extreme weather events that could destroy your home or possessions.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Poe spoke with me about the success his company has achieved by aggressively leveraging key pro athletes and sports to help market his business, which insures 250,000 drivers across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.
—Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a federal government agency, grants charters and insures credit union members’ deposits for up to $250,000, just like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) does with for-profit banks.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Also consider whether your current home insurance policy sufficiently insures you financially in the event of extreme weather events that could destroy your home or possessions.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Poe spoke with me about the success his company has achieved by aggressively leveraging key pro athletes and sports to help market his business, which insures 250,000 drivers across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insures
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The a la carte prices for individual dishes are stratospheric, but an eight-course tasting menu ensures a memorable gastronomic experience, especially the to-die-for desserts.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This approach ensures the lawn remains intact while carefully removing winter debris.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Though Charley assures her that their friendship is fine, Salley says that their friendship is not fine and that she’s being lied to.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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And a reminder that bigness only guarantees quantity, not quality.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The unions pointed to December and January revenues that have exceeded projections and called for a stand-alone meeting once a clearer picture of Proposition 98 funding — the state’s constitutional formula that guarantees minimum funding for K-12 schools — emerges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Insures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insures. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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