as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe
took steps to insure the timely completion of the project
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Recent Examples of insured
If your pet is insured, review your policy carefully.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In one of the health plans, for example, an OCPS teacher who insured a spouse or domestic partner would see the bi-weekly, per-paycheck costs rise from about $300 this year to $675 next year.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In older homes, Reiner warns that outdated materials like aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring can be fire hazards, too, and may even prevent a home from being insured or financed.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
At the same time, his Infiniti, which was later seized by police, wasn’t insured.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
However, access may be limited to banking hours, and contents are not usually insured by the bank.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Deposits are typically federally insured, up to the same limits as with accounts at banks, though through the NCUA as opposed to the FDIC.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Bryant recommends calling a window cleaning company at least once a year—choosing one that’s licensed, bonded, and insured—to guarantee a good, deep clean.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Tennant was reportedly insured by West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency, which contracts with UnitedHealthcare to administer benefits.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In one of the health plans, for example, an OCPS teacher who insured a spouse or domestic partner would see the bi-weekly, per-paycheck costs rise from about $300 this year to $675 next year.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In older homes, Reiner warns that outdated materials like aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring can be fire hazards, too, and may even prevent a home from being insured or financed.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
At the same time, his Infiniti, which was later seized by police, wasn’t insured.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
However, access may be limited to banking hours, and contents are not usually insured by the bank.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Deposits are typically federally insured, up to the same limits as with accounts at banks, though through the NCUA as opposed to the FDIC.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Bryant recommends calling a window cleaning company at least once a year—choosing one that’s licensed, bonded, and insured—to guarantee a good, deep clean.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Tennant was reportedly insured by West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance Agency, which contracts with UnitedHealthcare to administer benefits.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
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OpenAI established a for-profit subsidiary after Musk left its board in 2018, something Musk claims he was assured would never happen.—
Ashley Capoot,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Stanley sales literature assured her that didn’t matter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The top 14 fillies on the leaderboard are guaranteed a spot in the starting gate, with three horses added as also-eligibles in case anyone in the main field scratches.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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That total, which is fully guaranteed, will count in its entirety against the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This was the reality all but ensured since March 17, when general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the staff decided that trading for Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle would be well worth the ultimate price of their first-round pick.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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There is the lamb-like dreamer, Wesley So, and the trollish Hikaru Nakamura, who believes that his unprecedented success as a streamer has secured him a greater legacy than any prestigious chess title would.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Woody Allen has secured financing for his next movie; actors like Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem have publicly reiterated their support for him.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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