insure
verb (used with object)
to guarantee against loss or harm.
insuring
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present participleof insure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Yet despite the theoretical value of these contracts in insuring against outliving one’s wealth, people very rarely buy annuities.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
A better way of insuring arbitrator impartiality is for both you and the firm to name an intermediary that chooses an arbitrator acceptable to both you and the firm.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
Some insurers are comfortable insuring ships even as they make the two-to-three hour journey in dark mode.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
The higher repair costs for EVs mean the cost of insuring the car can be even higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
For a number of reasons, Gene Park was a likely candidate, and so he decided to examine these loans that AIG FP was insuring a bit more closely.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
