reassure
verb
re·as·sure
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r 
reassured; reassuring; reassures
1
: to assure anew
reassured him that the work was on schedule
2
: to restore to confidence
felt reassured by their earnest promise to do better
3
: reinsure
Examples of reassure in a Sentence
Experts reassured the public that the accident wouldn't happen again.
I tried to reassure myself that the children were safe.
The news didn't reassure him.
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In response, the LAPD has increased patrols in the area, including additional uniformed officers and foot patrols, in an effort to deter further incidents and reassure the public, officials said.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
But airlines will have to reassure customers that flying closer together is still safe, explains Harvey, who is not involved with the fello’fly or GEESE projects.
—Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Community outreach efforts and neighborhood engagement were also expanded in an effort to reassure residents.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix can continue to grow by raising prices over having to add subscribers, as the streaming giant shifts its focus toward profitability over user count, Wolfe Research reassured investors.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
But airlines will have to reassure customers that flying closer together is still safe, explains Harvey, who is not involved with the fello’fly or GEESE projects.
—Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Community outreach efforts and neighborhood engagement were also expanded in an effort to reassure residents.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Netflix can continue to grow by raising prices over having to add subscribers, as the streaming giant shifts its focus toward profitability over user count, Wolfe Research reassured investors.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassure
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassure. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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reassure
verb
re·as·sure
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇(ə)r
1
: to assure again
2
: to give fresh confidence to : free from fear
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