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 delivers on its promised emission cuts is crucial, said the Environmental Defense Fund’s California state director Katelyn Roedner Sutter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Ensuring borrowers’ records are accurate can be particularly important since a correct repayment history is necessary to enroll in certain repayment plans and access many forgiveness programs, Gittleman said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

"Ensuring a decent income for farmers will help curb problems like suicide and ensure that the next generation stays in agriculture."

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

"Ensuring a safe, standardised clinical pathway from assessment to treatment is a priority."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Ensuring that the badger was indeed staying put, Clare went to his bedroom and closed the door, for he doubted he could focus with the pesky badger looking over his shoulder.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman