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
With the federal government insuring loans on 95 percent of the value of low-cost houses at the time, homebuyers had to put down only 5 percent—and that was waived for veterans.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
Since the middle of 2025, the cost of insuring hyperscaler debt through credit default swaps has climbed, a sign that some investors are paying up for protection rather than trusting the ratings, Reuters reported.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The cost of insuring Saudi debt actually dropped by three basis points at the time of publication on Thursday, while the yield on the government’s ten-year dollar bonds was little changed, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Mark Bluh, an insurance agent with decades of experience, said the cost of insuring an average $400,000 home in Miami-Dade County can reach $10,000 per year.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The average annual cost of insuring an EV is $4,058, compared with the average $2,732 to insure a gas car, according to a 2025 report from insurance website Insurify.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 3 May 2026
There is also a significant risk from sea mines, which has made insuring vessels for passage through the Strait nearly impossible.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Crop rotation is essential to insuring healthy vegetable crops.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
Since the middle of 2025, the cost of insuring hyperscaler debt through credit default swaps has climbed, a sign that some investors are paying up for protection rather than trusting the ratings, Reuters reported.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The cost of insuring Saudi debt actually dropped by three basis points at the time of publication on Thursday, while the yield on the government’s ten-year dollar bonds was little changed, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Mark Bluh, an insurance agent with decades of experience, said the cost of insuring an average $400,000 home in Miami-Dade County can reach $10,000 per year.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The average annual cost of insuring an EV is $4,058, compared with the average $2,732 to insure a gas car, according to a 2025 report from insurance website Insurify.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 3 May 2026
There is also a significant risk from sea mines, which has made insuring vessels for passage through the Strait nearly impossible.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Crop rotation is essential to insuring healthy vegetable crops.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insuring
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Groundwater can reliably deliver 30 to 36 inches to a field of corn, ensuring robust yields for an ethanol plant or livestock.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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House Democrats helped tank the legislation in a 198-218 vote, virtually guaranteeing the program will lapse on Friday at midnight.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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But when the Legislature voted last year to extend the state climate program, that provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Insuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insuring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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