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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
Though Charley assures her that their friendship is fine, Salley says that their friendship is not fine and that she’s being lied to.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 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
Mercedes assures that its Ludwigsfelde employees have undergone extensive training on the processes to ensure the most skillful RV preparation.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
The inclusion of Washington’s letter, which assures the Newport congregation that Jews will find safe haven in the United States, also struck Hawes as suspicious.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Higgins assures the answer is affirmative.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Funk assures that the softened, decomposing cardboard will allow plants to grow through.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 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
Mercedes assures that its Ludwigsfelde employees have undergone extensive training on the processes to ensure the most skillful RV preparation.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
The inclusion of Washington’s letter, which assures the Newport congregation that Jews will find safe haven in the United States, also struck Hawes as suspicious.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Higgins assures the answer is affirmative.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Funk assures that the softened, decomposing cardboard will allow plants to grow through.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
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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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Allenby reassures him that his distaste is to be expected.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Not only do the colors and lived-in look help disguise dirt and debris, but the low pile ensures hair and pet fur won’t get stuck between the fibers.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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This synergistic process ensures that the perovskite layer is not only formed quickly but is also structurally superior and free of the typical interface gaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 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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Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Cowboys have already committed at least $28 million in cap space by using a franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens and re-signing running back Javonte Williams, who agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $24 million that guarantees him $16 million.—
Calvin Watkins
Mar. 1,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s why Achane and his camp will be pressing the Dolphins for a multiyear extension that guarantees him $30 million, putting him in the neighborhood of the five-year, $51 million contract Buffalo gave James Cook last summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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