ensures

verb

present tense third-person singular of ensure
as in assures
to make sure, certain, or safe regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food

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Recent Examples of ensures This human capital is what ensures that your company actually lands meaningful, positive coverage. — Chintan Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Equally weighting stocks ensures companies in smaller industries aren’t drowned out by massive ones, like Big Tech. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 This impact on numbers can also help nature leads make the business case for their strategies, which ensures their survival when budgets are squeezed. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 This ensures that majority control remains with the club’s members; Apex will get two of five board seats. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026 That ensures a period of dealmaking to assemble a governing coalition with smaller parties. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026 Regular cleaning ensures better-tasting coffee and keeps your machine running smoothly. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Soaking the bread and baking in a water bath ensures a custardy texture. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensures
  1. assures
  2. guarantees
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  • This assures the person who expresses gratitude that no imposition was involved.
    — Valerie Fridland, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As to authenticating that low odometer reading, Weaver assures that plugging a reader into its transmission revealed the exact mileage.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • The drivers say there's nothing that guarantees they will be made whole for their medallions, horses and carriages.
    — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Neither official party registration nor being modeled to be a likely party voter guarantees that a voter will cast their ballot for that party’s candidates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of guarantees

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