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
Jamaica’s tourism officials issued a statement to reassure the island's visitors that many resources have been dedicated to their safety.
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Esther reassures Joanne that those qualities and rituals have always been a part of her, with or without Noah.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
There were many moments that reassured me that this was the person I was meant to be with.
—Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Esther reassures Joanne that those qualities and rituals have always been a part of her, with or without Noah.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
There were many moments that reassured me that this was the person I was meant to be with.
—Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
Verb
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The shutdown was assured to continue into the next week.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Vance said he was assured the 25-24 vote in the Israeli Knesset was purely symbolic.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is a foolproof and comforting chicken soup.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located in the heart of downtown, this small American bistro serves an extensive menu of comforting American fare.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cool temperature may also soothe sore gums.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Aloe vera instantly soothes dryness, while jojoba, camellia, and almond oils keep your lips plush, soft, and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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