How to Use ensure in a Sentence

ensure

verb
  • They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
  • That’s one way to ensure you don’t go out of style.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
  • The goal is to ensure a free flow of movement.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This will ensure good seed to soil contact.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Power has been shut off to help ensure no sparks reignite the fire.
    — Simone Jameson and Jared Goffinet, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2022
  • This ensures good seed to soil contact.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • This will keep your hands free and ensure your upper body form is spot on.
    — CNN Underscored, 1 Nov. 2017
  • For years, a system was in place to ensure the far right didn’t achieve this.
    — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Now, did the two stars call each other to ensure their leather looks were in sync?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness.
    — Amanda Cushman, charlotteobserver, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Take your time and ensure the paper and lens stay wet with water.
    — Michael Austin, Popular Mechanics, 1 Dec. 2017
  • Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Here, Kantrowitz ensured that both with floor plan and visual cues.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 26 Feb. 2019
  • On the one hand, the virus ensures that nothing will ever be the same again.
    — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
  • Keeping the root end intact ensures that your onion won't splay out on you.
    — Team Basically, Bon Appétit, 27 Mar. 2020
  • Spray a small amount of dry shampoo onto your hair to ensure the braid will hold.
    — Megan Oster, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2021
  • This is to ensure that your foot slips off at least three times during your descent.
    — Kris Frieswick, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2021
  • One way to ensure that no one feels left out is to use larger groups of celebrities.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But a lot of drinks have to be downed to ensure that the average pub can stay open.
    — Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 15 May 2021
  • This ensures your hair won’t be weighed down in excess product.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • The feathers trap your body heat, ensuring that your body stays warm and toasty.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • This helps kids learn how to buckle up on their own and ensure that the straps are in the right place.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Sugar won’t stick to wet hair, so the powder will help ensure your skin is dry.
    — Popular Science, 19 June 2020
  • But there is an easy way to ensure your emails do not get lost in the abyss that is your main inbox.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
  • At the same time, police do their work to ensure there's no dealing in the streets.
    — Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • To ensure the dimensions work, use painter’s tape to map out the piece on the floor.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Background checks are a crucial tool to ensure that firearms do not end up in the wrong hands.
    — Joe Thelusca, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024
  • The best way to ensure your bills get paid on time is by setting up autopay.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Julian said the bureau needs time to ensure there would be no overlap.
    — Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2017
  • As an extra step to ensure this, Makeda has a safe word in her chats.
    — Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 30 June 2022

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