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as in reassures
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 assures
How the audience laughed, the poet assures us.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
This is totally necessary at times, and completely OK, Sculler assures.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.
—William Mersey, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
This final step assures there are no air pockets and encourages strong root contact.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
As Community fans patiently await a Troy and Abed reunion to heal their hearts, Donald Glover assures six seasons and a movie are still the plan.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandon also assures her that there are two human head writers working alongside the AI, so no guild rules are being broken.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Because a present that is over $100, Miss Manner assures you, is indeed meant for a wedding and not a shower, whose gifts are supposed to be more nominal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
This is totally necessary at times, and completely OK, Sculler assures.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.
—William Mersey, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
This final step assures there are no air pockets and encourages strong root contact.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
As Community fans patiently await a Troy and Abed reunion to heal their hearts, Donald Glover assures six seasons and a movie are still the plan.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandon also assures her that there are two human head writers working alongside the AI, so no guild rules are being broken.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Because a present that is over $100, Miss Manner assures you, is indeed meant for a wedding and not a shower, whose gifts are supposed to be more nominal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
Verb
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Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The PathMaster capability ensures that supply lines remain open and that troops can maneuver effectively, which directly impacts mission success.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the company's sheer scale ensures priority supply and premium pricing.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this type of song will never go out of style.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, arrowroot extract adds volume, aloe vera extract adds a bit of shine (to prevent chalkiness and dullness), and celery root extract soothes the scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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The wide-mouthed container is designed for easy application, plus this butter soothes and moisturizes other dry skin areas like lips, cuticles, and feet.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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