1
as in reassuring
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 ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
security measures that assured our safety
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Recent Examples of assuring
This is his way of assuring the public that he did not get taken to the cleaners—because, of course, his affable partners would never do that.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The property is designed with all rooms on one side of the building, assuring a better view of the surrounding skyline rather than a neighboring building.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
But this wasn't a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
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ABC News,
27 May 2026
But this wasn’t a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
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Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Building inspector approves operations The restaurant posted on Instagram following the incident, assuring customers that the building had been evaluated.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Lauder, who is heir to the Estée Lauder Companies, and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, plan to make a major gift that will fund a $200 million endowment assuring the long-term care of the Neue Galerie and the preservation of its works.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
14 May 2026
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The property is designed with all rooms on one side of the building, assuring a better view of the surrounding skyline rather than a neighboring building.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
But this wasn't a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
—
ABC News,
27 May 2026
But this wasn’t a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Building inspector approves operations The restaurant posted on Instagram following the incident, assuring customers that the building had been evaluated.
—
Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Lauder, who is heir to the Estée Lauder Companies, and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, plan to make a major gift that will fund a $200 million endowment assuring the long-term care of the Neue Galerie and the preservation of its works.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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Kelly Ripa is, IMO, evidence that L'Oréal Paris’s Revitalift Triple Power Age-Defying Serum works, but the hundreds of five-star ratings are reassuring, too.
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Strategic decisions become stronger when they are grounded in present realities rather than reassuring historical narratives.
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The group provides not only mentors, but case teams for each boy, ensuring that all his needs are met, from academic to emotional.
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That means a positive outcome in the negotiations ultimately hinge on Israel’s support, the person added, with only a retreat from Lebanon fully ensuring that the intermediate deal can move forward.
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The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter touches on grief, rejection, and love in lo-fi shoegaze songs that package sunny melodies with comforting gloom.
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The result is a menu that feels familiar and comforting in some moments, while surprising and playful in others.
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He was expected to return to his starting role at cornerback this season, but Dan Campbell was guaranteeing nothing.
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These multi-year deals set which products and how much of each companies buy from Micron, guaranteeing revenue over the life of the contract.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The hummingbird rain chain creates a soothing soundtrack on rainy days and makes a beautiful addition to a front porch.
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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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