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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
But to think that suckers get an even break when insiders have information that assures them of winning is folly.
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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
The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 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
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
The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
Verb
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 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,
12 Apr. 2026
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The contract guarantees $10 million – a $7 million salary in 2027, with a $3 million buyout if the Dodgers do not exercise a $10 million club option for 2028.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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