How to Use ensure in a Sentence

ensure

verb
Definition of ensurenext
Synonyms for ensurenext
  • They took steps to ensure the safety of the passengers.
  • Picking a resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene will ensure everyone finds something to do.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
  • Our campaign has rolled out a multi-million-dollar Hispanic ad buy to ensure our message reaches voters across the state.
    — Max Greenwood, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Setting up automatic payments to cover at least your minimum payment will ensure this doesn’t happen again.
    — Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2024
  • The state already greenlit cultivators, processors and testing labs to ensure there would be enough supply when stores open for recreational sales.
    — Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2024
  • By controlling everything from seed to cup, Monarch ensures utmost quality and takes absolute pride in its products.
    — Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
  • The suit was meant to ensure greater public access to these earthworks, which have historically been off limits to those who aren’t members of Moundbuilders for much of the year.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Arizona has done a good job of ensuring there is plenty of affordable, reliable power to keep everyone’s air-conditioners whizzing.
    — Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 3 Aug. 2024
  • This is reinforced by the use of digital surveillance technologies to ensure no critical comments on Xi is allowed.
    — Steve Tsang, TIME, 11 May 2024
  • The best way to store nuts is in the freezer to ensure freshness.
    — Amanda Cushman, charlotteobserver, 19 Dec. 2017
  • One way to ensure the new year is off to a great start?
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2022
  • One more trick is to ensure that the U.S. be trapped in debt crisis.
    — Manyin Li, National Review, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure that vent is closed.
    — Chula King, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022
  • This helps kids learn how to buckle up on their own and ensure that the straps are in the right place.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Power has been shut off to help ensure no sparks reignite the fire.
    — Simone Jameson and Jared Goffinet, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2022
  • For years, a system was in place to ensure the far right didn’t achieve this.
    — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • But a lot of drinks have to be downed to ensure that the average pub can stay open.
    — Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 15 May 2021
  • Tie-downs near the nose and in the middle of the board ensure that each paddler can have his or her gear close.
    — Dylan Silver, Outside Online, 5 July 2018
  • Wipe knife clean with a towel to ensure your cuts are clean.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • Producers ensure that no two girls wear the same dress on the first night of the season.
    — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 16 Jan. 2019
  • But there is an easy way to ensure your emails do not get lost in the abyss that is your main inbox.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Background checks are a crucial tool to ensure that firearms do not end up in the wrong hands.
    — Joe Thelusca, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024
  • This will keep your hands free and ensure your upper body form is spot on.
    — CNN Underscored, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Here, Kantrowitz ensured that both with floor plan and visual cues.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 26 Feb. 2019
  • This ensured that the hair would maintain its body throughout the entire day and night.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Oct. 2017
  • The bill will ensure that climate change is put in the spotlight every year.
    — David Roberts, Vox, 6 July 2018
  • Sugar won’t stick to wet hair, so the powder will help ensure your skin is dry.
    — Popular Science, 19 June 2020
  • Keeping the root end intact ensures that your onion won't splay out on you.
    — Team Basically, Bon Appétit, 27 Mar. 2020
  • As an extra step to ensure this, Makeda has a safe word in her chats.
    — Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 30 June 2022
  • The goal was to ensure all neighborhoods get the same level of service.
    — Christine Zhang, baltimoresun.com, 11 Dec. 2019

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