1
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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2
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
Spencer Torkelson added a key RBI single in the fifth inning and added late insurance with a solo homer in the eighth.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
The couple said higher fuel and insurance costs leave little room to cut prices.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Some city homeowners are already facing issues due to changes in their fire hazard status; insurance companies recently have canceled some policies in the Encinitas Ranch area, council members said Wednesday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
The couple said higher fuel and insurance costs leave little room to cut prices.
—Andres Gutierrez, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Travel warnings influence not only individual plans but also insurance coverage and organizational policies.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Some city homeowners are already facing issues due to changes in their fire hazard status; insurance companies recently have canceled some policies in the Encinitas Ranch area, council members said Wednesday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 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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Even so, Brown’s massive contract and frustrating offensive season (32 percent on 3s, 53 percent on 2s, worst true shooting percentage since his third year) might mean that there is more downside risk than potential trade suitors are seeing or appreciating at the moment.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The Longs’ daughter, Mary Long, played with Slammers FC Girls Academy before attending Duke and eventually signing a pro contract with the Current.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 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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Make sure any family pets, especially cats, are current on vaccinations and parasite preventatives.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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In prior court filings, Oakley insists security physically accosted him and security lacked a valid reason to kick him out.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Ricardo Rodríguez, who worked as a security contractor in the United Arab Emirates after leaving the Colombian military, said in an interview that veterans should be able to take their skills elsewhere.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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In the face of nature’s power, preparation remains our most effective and enduring defense.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Rings of Power, for instance, was not officially renewed for months and months when season 3 was supposedly going to be a guarantee initially.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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While the group has only submitted the proposal to the city, there is no guarantee the City Council will consider it.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Evolving Threats The rise of generative AI complicates these protections further.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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The rally in healthcare has been driven by cross-border deals, positive drug approvals, and broad policy support.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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At the beginning of the year, WWD reported that Medik8 was exploring deal options.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Insurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurance. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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