insured
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Explanation
Something that's insured is protected by an insurance policy — in other words, its loss or damage will be compensated by an insurance company. If your laptop is insured, you'll get enough money to replace it if it's stolen. If an insured house burns down or is damaged in a storm, an insurance company will pay to repair or replace it. In exchange, the homeowner pays monthly (or sometimes annual) fees. If you have a life insurance policy or insurance that covers your health care, you are also insured. Insured, by way of the verb insure, comes from the original ensure, which has the roots en-, "make," and sure, "safe, strong, or resolute."
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If you have expensive rocks, make sure they’re insured and don’t store them in obvious places, such as the bedroom.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
California has tried to keep people insured by using state tax money to fill in the gap for lower-income families.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
According to Sunil, before boarding Skylight, he was told by a recruiting agent in India that the ship was insured.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The company insured more people affected by the disaster than any other, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“But she’s had them insured since birth—a nickel a week policy.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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