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
Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.
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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
The military’s dominance of the economy all but insures the armed forces remain the key political player in the future, said Sebastian Arcos, the interim director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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
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
The military’s dominance of the economy all but insures the armed forces remain the key political player in the future, said Sebastian Arcos, the interim director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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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Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Using all-natural ingredients when cleaning ensures safety for yourself and others.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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But there’s a method to the madness, assures the director.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Trump expresses her sympathies, and assures Siegel that one of her husband’s top priorities is freeing the hostages.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature approved a budget last year that guarantees $50,000 to every community college campus that wants it.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company also guarantees its products for life, including pesky holes or tears.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Insures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insures. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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