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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as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
security measures that assured our safety
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Recent Examples of assuring
Obviously, the state has a vested interest in assuring that there’s plenty of electricity available to power this major tax-generating sector.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Carmelo preached patience, assuring Kiyan his time would come.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The day after Grinch’s replacement, D’Anton Lynn, left to take the same job at Penn State, Riley stood in front of reporters, assuring everyone once again that soon enough, USC would be great on that side of the ball.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
With all that as background, Isaacman told CNBC that assuring the safety of Discovery and weighing the costs of a move to Houston will factor into deciding whether NASA will actually push for the shuttle's relocation.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Caitlin Munoz was on board as the full-time coach and the program had 20 wrestlers, all but assuring the Bulldogs a competitor at all 14 weight classes.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Underpinning all these offerings is the company’s robust and proven Zero Trust framework, assuring the highest levels of data protection and integrity across systems and software services, according to MANTECH.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Wins in all three games would give the 49ers the top seed, assuring them a first-round bye and home field throughout the playoffs.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
The band released a statement assuring that Arcade Fire will continue despite the breakup.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Carmelo preached patience, assuring Kiyan his time would come.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The day after Grinch’s replacement, D’Anton Lynn, left to take the same job at Penn State, Riley stood in front of reporters, assuring everyone once again that soon enough, USC would be great on that side of the ball.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
With all that as background, Isaacman told CNBC that assuring the safety of Discovery and weighing the costs of a move to Houston will factor into deciding whether NASA will actually push for the shuttle's relocation.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Caitlin Munoz was on board as the full-time coach and the program had 20 wrestlers, all but assuring the Bulldogs a competitor at all 14 weight classes.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Underpinning all these offerings is the company’s robust and proven Zero Trust framework, assuring the highest levels of data protection and integrity across systems and software services, according to MANTECH.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Wins in all three games would give the 49ers the top seed, assuring them a first-round bye and home field throughout the playoffs.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
The band released a statement assuring that Arcade Fire will continue despite the breakup.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine.—
John Leicester,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recent progress in talks Witkoff had indicated progress in talks about protecting and reassuring Ukraine.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Regardless of the format, three concerns have consistently emerged as critical to ensuring the long-term health of the domestic economy and solving the affordability problem.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sweetcrispy Full-length Gold Mirror No hotel room is complete without a full-length mirror, and for more than just ensuring your outfit of the day is on point.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Le’s comforting Thai dishes can now be found at the food truck at Burial Beer in Plaza Midwood.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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With one location already in Tustin, Manaao Thai Comfort Food, which, as its name suggests, specializes in hearty and comforting Thai fare, will come to the Irvine Spectrum Center sometime this year.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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Democrats and consumer advocates counter that deregulation could benefit providers without guaranteeing savings for families.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hiring enough nurses, guaranteeing nurses health benefits, and protecting us from workplace violence — these are investments too.—
Donovan Carey,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The rechargeable bulb, which lasts up to 72 hours, allows 12 color options beyond the typical warm white, from nervous system-soothing red (ideal for a bedtime wind down) to mood-boosting blue.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Its 100 villas have ocean views, private outdoor spaces (many with pools), and soothing interiors with a clean-lined, modern Asian aesthetic.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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