REASSURE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

reassure

verb

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r

Definition of reassure

as in to assure

to ease the grief or distress of tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall

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Recent Examples of reassure Yet the Fed’s move doesn’t necessarily mean Americans will pay significantly higher costs for mortgages or other borrowing in the short-term, because financial markets appear reassured by the Fed’s commitment to fighting inflation. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 Chipotle is beefing up its board, in a bid to reassure investors and quell concerns about potential activist scrutiny. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Moody, who by then had gained a reputation amongst colleagues for her keep-calm-and-carry-on demeanor, reassured Waller-Bridge, then locked her in a room and told her to keep writing. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 Although that is a major challenge, the rise of parties skeptical of the integration project is not reassuring. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassure

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To spoil more of the joke’s punch lines would be criminal, but rest assured her son eventually confronts her about it.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
But to assure legislative passage, money was added for affordable student and farmworker housing, plus other goodies.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of assure

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The Jaguars scored on the next play to take a 28-3 lead, after which Patriots coach Mike Vrabel could be seen on the sideline with both hands on Maye’s shoulders in an apparent attempt to comfort his quarterback.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The food is a mixed bag—ranging from comforting to unimpressive to genuinely delicious, in the case of Or’esh, which was the clear standout.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of comfort

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As a result, the spirits are crafted with a key ingredient of manuka honey that helps protect the throat paired alongside more soothing botanicals such as bee pollen and chamomile.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

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