insuring

verb

present participle of insure
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 That news knocked about 5% off its shares on July 27 and sent the cost of insuring its debt sharply higher. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 In other words, options prices - the cost of insuring the underlying stock - are expensive, which sets up well for short premium strategies. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 The association absorbed the cost of insuring and securing the building, as well as any repairs or renovations necessary afterward, said Emily Baime Michaels, the association’s executive director. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 If approved by voters, the top-two primary would be repealed and the system would revert to its prior version, insuring every qualified political party could have a candidate advance in the primary to the general election. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 But your own car insurance likely covers most of the costs of insuring a rental car. — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 Given the stakes of the match—the winner would take the top spot in Group I, insuring an easier path to the final—the moves made by Norway’s manager, Ståle Solbakken, came as a surprise. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Keep in mind, the average Californian is insuring a very expensive property. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 June 2026 The strait was just at the center of war, and insuring ships there remains costly. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insuring
  1. ensuring
  2. assuring
  3. guaranteeing
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  • Recent strategy resets among global energy majors BP, Shell and ExxonMobil illustrate a greater focus on delivering reliable supply and ensuring that infrastructure can meet fast-growing power demand.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This has the potential to move hiring from a checklist exercise to a high-yield strategic maneuver, ensuring that critical hires are chosen for technical and commercial leverage.
    — Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensuring
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  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Officials, developers and their architects and engineers have either declined to comment or questioned the researchers’ motives while assuring the public that the buildings are safe.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of assuring
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  • Keys to success Two key issues at the conference involve guaranteeing that Indigenous peoples and local communities have a say in decisions on their territory, including how conservation programs are designed and how resources are allocated.
    — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, a Super El Niño could improve the odds of a wetter season without guaranteeing above-average snowfall or widespread drought relief.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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“Insuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insuring. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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