insuring

present participle of insure
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe took steps to insure the timely completion of the project

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Recent Examples of insuring Concern about CoreWeave’s ability to manage this debt sent the cost of insuring it against default to a record high last week, with credit default swaps implying a more than 60% chance over the next five years. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 The cost of insuring the French government against default, as measured by credit default swaps, is also the highest since that period. — Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The association absorbed the cost of insuring and securing the building, as well as any repairs or renovations necessary afterward, said Emily Baime Michaels, the association’s executive director. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 If approved by voters, the top-two primary would be repealed and the system would revert to its prior version, insuring every qualified political party could have a candidate advance in the primary to the general election. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 But your own car insurance likely covers most of the costs of insuring a rental car. — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 Given the stakes of the match—the winner would take the top spot in Group I, insuring an easier path to the final—the moves made by Norway’s manager, Ståle Solbakken, came as a surprise. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Keep in mind, the average Californian is insuring a very expensive property. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 June 2026 The strait was just at the center of war, and insuring ships there remains costly. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insuring
Verb
  • Wilson proposes taking the Coogan Law further—ensuring that more than 15% of a child’s earnings will be secured for the child—and making sure it’s enacted nationally.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, many of their union contracts tie their pay to the consumer price index, ensuring city workers’ compensation will not fall below the rate of inflation.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Fortunately, a few smart travel accessories can make all the difference in fitting more and guaranteeing your items are secure.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026

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“Insuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insuring. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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