insured

verb

Definition of insurednext
past tense of insure
as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe took steps to insure the timely completion of the project

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Recent Examples of insured Counter-majoritarian arrangements insured that democracy didn’t devolve into two parties taking turns tyrannizing each other. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Durazo notes that insured Allianz customers with emergency medical benefits may have access to the Allyz mobile app, which includes up to three virtual or in-person doctor visits per trip at no additional cost. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The return will be guaranteed, the principal won't change and, unlike investing, your account will be FDIC-insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection with an account of this size. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Some of those creative approaches for systems range from complex pharmaceutical reimbursement calculations to new efforts to keep patients insured. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026 Social Security uses the word insured to describe whether your work record meets the requirements for certain benefits. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 The organization's membership has grown by 77% to more than 3,300 people since HAAM began offering premium assistance, and more than 90% of members are now insured. — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 Guaranteed Loans are insured by the USDA and funded by lenders. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Florida had and continues to have the most individuals insured through the ACA in the nation, with more than 20% of Floridians under age 65 using the ACA, compared to 7% for the nation overall. — Robert Applebaum, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insured
  1. assured
  2. guaranteed
  3. ensured
  4. secured
Verb
  • Jackie Seabrooke, a celebrity hairstylist based in New York City, assured me that my hair nightmare was, alas, not unique.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As an offensive lineman, Newhouse was assured of contact every time the ball snapped.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And with 15 colors ranging from neutral to vivid hues, you’re guaranteed to find one that suits your style.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteed
Verb
  • Lomon quickly ensured his players were safe in their rooms and called 911.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Data in Tod’s DPPs will be ensured though the Aura Blockchain Consortium, which the brand joined in 2023.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensured
Verb
  • Adebo could still push Banks, while Phillips has secured the slot job.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As with the Pattern One, the grip ended in a round top nut, which secured the rat-tail tang to the grip, though the fitting was now done by cutting off the tang to length and cutting in the screw to take the nut.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of secured

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“Insured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insured. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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