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 law also ensured that Black Americans and other communities of color had the opportunity to participate in all parts of the political system and elect the leaders of their choosing, influencing how political districts are drawn.
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Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Initially dispatched to deter voter discrimination against Black Americans after passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, election observers ensured that those qualified to vote could do so without trouble.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Freedom to hold religious rites in Jerusalem must be ensured for all religions.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While institutional forms differ across the six states, oil revenues have broadly expanded state capacity and ensured regime durability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
Gone is the central amphitheater of stone, which was placed right in the middle of the park for the sake of symmetry, an arbitrary choice that ensured that the park would be cold and unspontaneous.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Erasing historic figures from the public sphere is an exercise in power going back to the pharaohs, a way rulers ensured future generations couldn’t learn about their enemies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Soliz ensured high-quality student instruction across 85 schools and provided central office support for schools, according to LinkedIn.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Initially dispatched to deter voter discrimination against Black Americans after passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, election observers ensured that those qualified to vote could do so without trouble.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean trade ensured that spices like cloves and nutmeg became integral to pickling recipes worldwide, enriching their flavor profiles and preserving their cultural legacies.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Freedom to hold religious rites in Jerusalem must be ensured for all religions.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
While institutional forms differ across the six states, oil revenues have broadly expanded state capacity and ensured regime durability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
Gone is the central amphitheater of stone, which was placed right in the middle of the park for the sake of symmetry, an arbitrary choice that ensured that the park would be cold and unspontaneous.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Erasing historic figures from the public sphere is an exercise in power going back to the pharaohs, a way rulers ensured future generations couldn’t learn about their enemies.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Soliz ensured high-quality student instruction across 85 schools and provided central office support for schools, according to LinkedIn.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensured
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Rest assured that here too, under the gold-leaf ceiling, you may be seated next to luminaries of Rome’s cultural and political scenes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Migdalia Perez, a partner at Perez LaSure Law, assured the judge there was no conflict.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither outcome is guaranteed, and the strategy could potentially still face opposition from the GOP’s own ranks even though Trump has given his support.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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What are the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India?—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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