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as in preventive
something providing certainty that a specified outcome will or will not occur
Having two people do this job serves as insurance against accidents.
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as in contract
a formal contract promising payment if injury, damage, or loss occurs
They purchased their home and car insurance through the same company.
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Recent Examples of insurance
Health policy experts said the drop-off is the clearest sign yet that the lapse of federal subsidies for ACA premiums is making insurance too expensive for many Americans, leading many households to drop their coverage.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
The rare disruptions that insurance companies struggle to factor into their calculations aren’t so rare anymore, Oliver Bäte observes.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Leave room in that budget for insurance, parking permits, fuel, maintenance and surprise repairs.
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
In insurance tech markets, for example, poor data governance can lead to loss ratios, claims processing delays and underwriting inefficiency.
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Saeed Amidi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
The rare disruptions that insurance companies struggle to factor into their calculations aren’t so rare anymore, Oliver Bäte observes.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Leave room in that budget for insurance, parking permits, fuel, maintenance and surprise repairs.
—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
In insurance tech markets, for example, poor data governance can lead to loss ratios, claims processing delays and underwriting inefficiency.
—
Saeed Amidi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for insurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurance
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In addition to making anti-vaccine comments, Kennedy also downplayed pediatric deaths related to measles and touted false cures and preventives, such as the use of vitamin A.
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Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.
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In practice, governments still want contracts, jobs, and tax revenue at home.
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Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
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Save your pet the trouble by refilling their flea, tick and heartworm preventative now.
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Lastly, the rise of preventative and longevity treatments with GLP-1 and peptides.
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Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq.
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On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
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The official added that the administration’s broader message to allies remains focused on increasing defense spending and military readiness.
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The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
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The price equation If OPEC turns the spigots to max, a complex operation with no guarantee of success, all that oil may have nowhere to go.
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Credit Saint Credit Restoration Highlights Credit Saint offers three packages for credit repair services and a 90-day money-back guarantee for services.
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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