as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe
regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food
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Recent Examples of ensured
The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee sets up dedicated cooking facilities in Milan, Cortina and Livigno for the 2026 Milano-Cortino Winter Olympic Games that ensured a steady flow of rice, kimchi and other Korean food staples.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
As Khloé Kardashian rang in her 42nd birthday on June 27, the mom-of-two ensured the special day was a full family affair—complete with a surprise appearance from ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling strongly affirmed that right, Yet four justices did not vote to affirm birthright citizenship as a right ensured by the 14th Amendment, and some say that was alarming and points to a future of further challenges.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Jiménez ensured those fans would keep making noise into the wee hours of Tuesday.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Earlier in the pandemic, telework was politically advantageous for Newsom when there was a lot of uncertainty and ensured people were safe, Melhado said.
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Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Barron ensured his father appeared on podcasts like This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Logan Paul’s Impaulsive, and The Joe Rogan Experience.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2026
While the layered look might be a bit warm in the 90-degree temps, Styles ensured plenty of ventilation with his jorts.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee sets up dedicated cooking facilities in Milan, Cortina and Livigno for the 2026 Milano-Cortino Winter Olympic Games that ensured a steady flow of rice, kimchi and other Korean food staples.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
As Khloé Kardashian rang in her 42nd birthday on June 27, the mom-of-two ensured the special day was a full family affair—complete with a surprise appearance from ex-boyfriend Tristan Thompson.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling strongly affirmed that right, Yet four justices did not vote to affirm birthright citizenship as a right ensured by the 14th Amendment, and some say that was alarming and points to a future of further challenges.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Jiménez ensured those fans would keep making noise into the wee hours of Tuesday.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Earlier in the pandemic, telework was politically advantageous for Newsom when there was a lot of uncertainty and ensured people were safe, Melhado said.
—
Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Barron ensured his father appeared on podcasts like This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Logan Paul’s Impaulsive, and The Joe Rogan Experience.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2026
While the layered look might be a bit warm in the 90-degree temps, Styles ensured plenty of ventilation with his jorts.
—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
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But God had assured Abraham that his first son would be the father of a nation.
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In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.
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While not every space rock is guaranteed to pose a real threat, scientists say looking for them is the first step.
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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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