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as in preventive
something providing certainty that a specified outcome will or will not occur
Having two people do this job serves as insurance against accidents.
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as in contract
a formal contract promising payment if injury, damage, or loss occurs
They purchased their home and car insurance through the same company.
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Recent Examples of insurance
And so, the idea that that's going to cause a massive hemorrhaging in availability of insurance, doesn't make a lot of sense to us.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Second, 92% of Americans have health coverage where a government or insurance company determines what patients pay out-of-pocket for drugs.
—Joel White, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
In California, the average monthly renter insurance premium is $15, according to Bankrate.
—Phillip Molnar, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Why do so few Americans purchase long-term care insurance?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Second, 92% of Americans have health coverage where a government or insurance company determines what patients pay out-of-pocket for drugs.
—Joel White, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
In California, the average monthly renter insurance premium is $15, according to Bankrate.
—Phillip Molnar, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Why do so few Americans purchase long-term care insurance?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurance
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Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.—
Franz Lidz,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2023
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But although human vaccines function primarily as preventives, offering immunity to animals such as black-footed ferrets can be a conservation strategy of last resort.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2023
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Filling out the rest of their roster with veteran-minimum contracts alone would cost them at least an additional $10 million.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Trump has also threatened Harvard with budget cuts and federal contract cancellations as part of that pressure campaign.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
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This essential mental refreshment is a powerful preventative against burnout and directly injects new vitality into your creative process.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Now, experts say what’s needed to get the fight back on track—and eventually end the threat for good—isn’t just better diagnostics and therapeutics, but long acting preventatives.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement The President dismissed the persistent interest in Epstein as a distraction fueled by political sabotage, insisting that his administration was focused on issues that mattered—border security, the economy, energy independence, and cracking down on voter fraud.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
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At Lopez’s sentencing, his defense attorney, Michael F. Hart, described his client's actions on the time check card as following department norms.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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If Green is ready to make an impact as a rookie, the Ravens’ defense will be a handful for opponents.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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With its guarantee of seclusion and privacy, the island has become a celebrity haven (so much so that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson bought a home there).—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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While Lazard and Hall will likely both make the team, there’s no guarantee for Corley, who missed substantial time in the spring due to an undisclosed injury.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Jones and Vega were not the first to allege conflicts of interests, protection and a cover-up.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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