ensuring

VERB

guarantee; make secure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assure establish insure protect provide safeguard secure

STRONG

arrange certify cinch clinch confirm effect guard okay warrant

WEAK

lock on lock up make certain make safe make sure nail down put on ice set out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

endanger harm hurt injure

STRONG

contradict deny forget ignore invalidate neglect reject repudiate veto

Example Sentences

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ensuring

The program reflects a national commitment to ensuring that older Americans have access to healthcare.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

"I believe that defending our bilateral ties will be essential in ensuring long-term stability and security in the region," Lieutenant General Czosnek told journalists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

"Our reforms will make the system fairer for taxpayers across the country, while protecting councils through the transition and ensuring no area faces a cliff edge."

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

For a time, according to court documents, he once handled the important job of “maintaining radios and communications” for Guzmán Salazar, ensuring that one of the most wanted men in Mexico could operate freely.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Come in,” Kathy said sullenly, ensuring that her voice matched her mood so everybody in the house knew she was still a massive ball of gloom and shame.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith