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
  • When the goodbyes are done and the time comes, Magnotta reassures the pet.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Nutrafol’s landing page reassures users the supplement can be taken alongside GLP-1 medication, focusing on hormonal changes, nutrient intake and metabolism as root causes of thinning.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassures
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  • The reclassification of Pluto ensures that the general public can't really ignore the fact that there are many solar system bodies with sizes between planets and asteroids that are no less important than the planets themselves.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The ongoing wait ensures a fourth Premier League season has now begun with the charges hanging over Manchester City, who have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensures
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  • 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
  • Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Definition of comforts
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  • Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Neither wet nor dry food guarantees weight loss because total calories matter more than whether dinner comes from a can or a bag.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • Caffeine supports healthy follicle function, biotin promotes keratin production, peptides reinforce the hair fiber, and moisturizing panthenol softens hair and soothes dryness.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothes

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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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