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
The cost of insuring everything from energy infrastructure to hotels to data centers against war damages has skyrocketed in the Middle East.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
However, insuring hybrids tends to cost less than electric-only cars.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Commercial ship crews fear attack, and maritime underwriters are shying away from insuring vessels that could be hit in the Strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
And Notre Dame is insuring itself against it.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Rother challenged the notion that State Farm agents have a duty to inspect properties before insuring them.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Setting aside the unfeasibility of insuring the talent, there’s the matter of what amounts to a mutual-exclusion policy.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a fiscal no-brainer that would bring billions of our tax dollars back to Texas, insuring one million neighbors and lowering healthcare costs for everyone by reducing uncompensated care.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Unlike other insurance companies that write policies based on basic criteria, surplus lines insurers write custom policies, insuring everything from large condominiums to guitarist Keith Richards’ middle finger.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
However, insuring hybrids tends to cost less than electric-only cars.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Commercial ship crews fear attack, and maritime underwriters are shying away from insuring vessels that could be hit in the Strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
And Notre Dame is insuring itself against it.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Rother challenged the notion that State Farm agents have a duty to inspect properties before insuring them.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Setting aside the unfeasibility of insuring the talent, there’s the matter of what amounts to a mutual-exclusion policy.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a fiscal no-brainer that would bring billions of our tax dollars back to Texas, insuring one million neighbors and lowering healthcare costs for everyone by reducing uncompensated care.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Unlike other insurance companies that write policies based on basic criteria, surplus lines insurers write custom policies, insuring everything from large condominiums to guitarist Keith Richards’ middle finger.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insuring
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Pyongyang still faces major technical barriers before fielding a fully reliable intercontinental ballistic missile, especially ensuring a warhead can survive atmospheric reentry.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Castillo teaches Son Jarocho to youth in Barrio Logan, ensuring the rich tradition will continue.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Bono shared a note with fans, once again assuring them that a new album is still in the works, and that these EPs are side detours on the way to a wholly separate full-length.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some realistic hope of getting out of the play-in tournament range — or at least getting into one of the top two spots and therefore assuring itself two chances of making the playoffs — alive with the win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Senate, by that time, had already left Washington, guaranteeing an extended shutdown.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Insuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insuring. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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