assures

verb

present tense third-person singular of assure
1
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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2
as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe security measures that assured our safety

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Recent Examples of assures This assures the person who expresses gratitude that no imposition was involved. — Valerie Fridland, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 As to authenticating that low odometer reading, Weaver assures that plugging a reader into its transmission revealed the exact mileage. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 On the new podcast episodes, Applegate assures Sigler and her audience that the podcast will continue. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Camp manager Savanah assures me that schedules are flexible (or indeed, nonexistent) here. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Likewise, while some may be concerned about unintended environmental impacts of releasing mosquitoes, Vogels assures that these initiatives are contained and do not pose risks to local ecosystems. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 The absence of genuine opposition all but assures the Kremlin will keep tight control of the Russian political scene amid mounting economic costs and increasing Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and online retailers. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Then the celebration hits a sour note when Liz assures Alice that the team doesn’t hate her. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
  1. reassures
  2. ensures
  3. comforts
  4. guarantees
  5. soothes
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  • The exchange also reassures customers that their losses will be covered.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This superb wordless sequence — the set designer is Beowulf Boritt; the movement director is Lorenzo Pisoni, the lights are by Allen Lee Hughes — reassures us that a show about a guy in a chair will move like a hummingbird.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reassures
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  • That decision, handed down just before noon Friday, all but ensures the issue will reach the Supreme Court and be decided there before polls close Tuesday.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Known for their 100% cashmere pieces, Guest in Residence ensures fashionable clothing can also be comfortable.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensures
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  • The pop star spends time with everyone from a man in a neck brace, who comforts him with a kiss atop the head, and a sad pregnant woman in an apron to a bride and an older woman.
    — Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforts
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  • And the scale of the Democratic victory almost guarantees that Democrats keep the Senate until at least 2030, if not 2032, even if the 2028 election goes poorly for them.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This all but guarantees that Beijing will continue to defer action while deflationary pressures and external trade tensions build.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guarantees
Verb
  • Wear it alone or over makeup as the mineral powder blurs imperfections and soothes the skin with a skin-loving formula.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothes

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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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