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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This process ensures that the facility’s systems and structures can continue to function securely throughout the extended period.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Early harvesting prevents fruit from rotting and ensures better use of your tomatoes.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Insures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insures. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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