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 Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 That assures the Yankees of his services for the 2027 season. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The Players Era men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas has secured a five-year contract extension with Kansas that assures the Jayhawks three games in Las Vegas each November through the 2030-31 season. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Etiquette does not require you to tolerate such behavior, Miss Manner assures you. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 The work now assures that the historic structure is watertight—and ready for future generations of visitors to enjoy the spectacular integration of its architecture design and natural setting. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 My husband assures me that our German Shepherd might actually scare a bear away. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
  1. reassures
  2. ensures
  3. comforts
  4. guarantees
  5. soothes
Verb
  • The operator reassures the caller that there are responders at the scene.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When the goodbyes are done and the time comes, Magnotta reassures the pet.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassures
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  • United are far from exhilarating, far from compelling and better duly, belatedly, narrowly arrives, which ensures that Moyes is pleased, but with a caveat.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • While much of the entertainment world’s eyes are on the film world this weekend, with the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals marking the beginning of the fall movie season, the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony ensures that TV isn’t forgotten.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensures
Verb
  • Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In one scene, Maddie gently comforts an elderly man whose brother was killed at the Pentagon when hijackers struck the building.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforts
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  • To avoid getting scammed by a bad actor posing as a counselor, stick to reputable nonprofits and watch for red flags like upfront fees, guarantees to erase your debt or advice to stop talking to your creditors.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Not that game day roster commitment by itself guarantees anything.
    — Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • The combination of liquid exfoliants gently boosts cell turnover and remove clogged pores, while tea tree leaf water hydrate and soothes.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Du says more work is needed to fully understand how music soothes a stressed brain.
    — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of soothes

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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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