insures

verb

present tense third-person singular of insure
as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe took steps to insure the timely completion of the project

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Recent Examples of insures The delusion is painful to watch, but the greater tragedy is that his proximity to this staggering wealth insures his and Lindsay’s misery. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 The company insures about 25% of Californians, including some employees of the Los Angeles Times. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 That latter point, about the growing unaffordability of the things Allianz insures, has become a defining issue for his strategy. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 Poland’s export credit agency, KUKE, insures up to 80% of extraordinary commercial losses. — Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 WedSafe Wedding Insurance Learn More Markel Markel insures weddings in Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean, among other destination locations. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 May 2026 An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida. — Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them. — Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Also consider whether your current home insurance policy sufficiently insures you financially in the event of extreme weather events that could destroy your home or possessions. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insures
  1. ensures
  2. assures
  3. guarantees
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  • Worthwhile brands take pride in third-party testing, as well as first milking collection, which ensures the colostrum was collected within 24 hours after the calf nurses.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At the palatial Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the lake's true grande dame, owner Valentina De Santis ensures her couches, pillows, and more are upholstered by Rubelli.
    — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensures
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  • In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures.
    — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That assures the Yankees of his services for the 2027 season.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of assures
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  • Booking through this system is the only mechanism that guarantees a transit date for vessels.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But Charter executives have discussed exiting that relationship, which guarantees the team about $200 million a year in revenue, according to people familiar with the company’s plans who were not authorized to comment.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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