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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
All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.
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Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
This, Whitney assures us, is yet another lifelong dream come true.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
If the committee insists on an intent to educate form, the state should provide a form that nonpublic schools could use during registration that assures parental consent and evidence of enrollment.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
If these pipeline projects are revivified, Takaro assures me, a new resistance movement, led primarily by Indigenous organizers, is almost certain to spring up once again to combat them.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The coach assures him he’ll be fitted for a ring.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
This, Whitney assures us, is yet another lifelong dream come true.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
If the committee insists on an intent to educate form, the state should provide a form that nonpublic schools could use during registration that assures parental consent and evidence of enrollment.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
If these pipeline projects are revivified, Takaro assures me, a new resistance movement, led primarily by Indigenous organizers, is almost certain to spring up once again to combat them.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The coach assures him he’ll be fitted for a ring.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The auto open and close feature ensures fast, hassle-free coverage at the press of a button -- ideal for busy commutes and unpredictable weather.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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Welcome to the only bracket that guarantees zero heartbreak and 100% adorableness.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Since 2023, the government guarantees for Transnet have risen more than fourfold with the hope that the company will turn its fortunes around.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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