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
Verb
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Behind-the-scenes effort ensures the end result looks effortless.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Remaining behind the wheel also guarantees occupant safety.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, any liberalization comes with many questions, especially regarding which guarantees the government would be willing to provide to assure investors.—
Andrés Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Insures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insures. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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