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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
The Dodgers have not taken the division just yet, but taking two out of three from the Padres assures their stronghold isn’t loosening anytime soon.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The goal of providing that commentary is to assure the market that the CFO switch isn’t related to anything unsavory happening with the accounting book.
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Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
The winner of this game was assured second place behind the United States in the group with Australia also clinching that spot with a draw thanks to a better goal differential than Paraguay.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assure
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
The goal of providing that commentary is to assure the market that the CFO switch isn’t related to anything unsavory happening with the accounting book.
—
Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
The commission established in 1937 assures quality and geniality.
—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
The winner of this game was assured second place behind the United States in the group with Australia also clinching that spot with a draw thanks to a better goal differential than Paraguay.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assure
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Ghosn’s name screamed out by shareholder As Nissan executives attempted to reassure investors that the company's latest turnaround plan would restore profitability, frustration boiled over inside the meeting hall.
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That reassured them that the benefits could outweigh the costs, even for much bigger graphs.
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A little more than an hour before his post-match press conference in the bowels of SoFi Stadium, Pochettino watched his USA team give up a last-second goal to Turkey that ensured a 3-2 defeat in this final match of the group stage.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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Lush Coconut Body Butter Think of this as the final step in achieving expensive-looking skin—rich enough to comfort dry areas yet lightweight enough to leave behind a polished, radiant finish.
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After learning the news, Messi flew back to Argentina from Spain to comfort his future bride, according to Argentina's Para Ti.
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Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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“Assure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assure. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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