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as in to reassure
to ease the grief or distress of
a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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Recent Examples of assure
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made clear on Wednesday that Iran is open to assuring that its nuclear enrichment is kept below the levels necessary for weaponization, but would not be willing to denuclearize completely.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
Ogunbowale wrote, adding a shamrock emoji to assure her loyalty to the Fighting Irish.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
Here, a growth mindset assures them that the situation can be turned around and helps identify which blockers are not allowing the shift to happen.
—Sonal Jain, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The actor/restaurateur later released a statement regarding the drama, assuring his fans nothing negative had transpired.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
Ogunbowale wrote, adding a shamrock emoji to assure her loyalty to the Fighting Irish.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2025
Here, a growth mindset assures them that the situation can be turned around and helps identify which blockers are not allowing the shift to happen.
—Sonal Jain, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The actor/restaurateur later released a statement regarding the drama, assuring his fans nothing negative had transpired.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assure
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For years, generative AI vendors have reassured the public and enterprises that large language models are aligned with safety guidelines and reinforced against producing harmful content.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Boeing also reaffirmed its full-year delivery and cash flow targets, helping reassure investors after a series of high-profile setbacks and production slowdowns.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
23 Apr. 2025
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The University shall make organizational changes to ensure full transparency and cooperation with all federal regulators.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit further states that no one involved in any of the four companies made any effort to warn nearby residents, including the Cunninghams, or to ensure that the gas at their homes were shut off.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Not only are flags placed at every grave, as is done here, but the army assigns a soldier to stand by each grave to comfort the family and to honor their memory.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Cousins' salary for the upcoming season is fully guaranteed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Early wins don’t necessarily guarantee long-term success, so continuous improvement is key.—
Hope Horner,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary oil’s anti-inflammatory properties may help soothe a dry, red, or irritated scalp.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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The formula is also infused with a bio-restorative complex that repairs damage and strengthens, lupine flower peptides that deliver amino acids to the cortex to boost keratin to help damaged hair and eucalyptus oil to soothe the senses.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Assure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assure. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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