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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
For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
If Billy, who wears a turban and caftan in a few scenes, calls to mind Norma Desmond of Sunset Boulevard, Schoenbrun directly assures you that that is not an accident.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
All that said, Sawhney assures us that there is no rule against not tipping for flower delivery.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Favoring interiors that feel collected and an expression of their inhabitants, Nozawa assures there’s never a dull moment.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
If Billy, who wears a turban and caftan in a few scenes, calls to mind Norma Desmond of Sunset Boulevard, Schoenbrun directly assures you that that is not an accident.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
All that said, Sawhney assures us that there is no rule against not tipping for flower delivery.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Favoring interiors that feel collected and an expression of their inhabitants, Nozawa assures there’s never a dull moment.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
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Neeley reassures people who are worried about damage from Hurricane Helene that mountain communities are ready for visitors, though a few businesses may still be recovering.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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And Rowe Sanctuary, which celebrated 50 years of conservation in 2025, ensures that travelers will continue to witness it.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This plea ensures justice for Amira and the countless people who loved her.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Near the front of the hospital, a nurse comforts a man trapped beneath an SUV.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Verb
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So state law essentially guarantees that results in close races can’t be known for weeks.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Players value guarantees so heavily that Patriots guard Mike Onwenu actually took a pay cut for the 2026 season to factor in guarantees.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 May 2026
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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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