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
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.
—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
The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.
—Kansas City Star, 16 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
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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
The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.
—Kansas City Star, 16 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
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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Sora 2, OpenAI’s problematic generative video platform, was abandoned last December, reassuring many copyright holders.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Starbucks recently posted stronger-than expected quarterly earnings, reassuring investors who have been closely watching traffic trends, pricing and operational improvements under the new leadership team.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Spesshardt, in his interview with The Post, said hitting metrics should be secondary to the division complying with federal guidance, as well as ensuring claimants understand the unemployment process.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Prevent sparks by ensuring trailer chains do not drag on roadways and avoiding parking hot equipment on dry grass.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Our beloved vegetable side dishes and fruit-forward desserts make up the very framework of our flavor memories, conjuring fond smiles with their bright colors and comforting flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This cozy and comforting soup brings your go-to Panera order right to your kitchen.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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Standing, the British labor economist, is best known for his advocacy around universal basic income and calling for governments to play a more robust role guaranteeing citizens financial security.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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The study estimates the bill will likely allow the Bears to save tens of millions of dollars in taxes every year, while not guaranteeing the taxes the team does pay will be enough to cover enhanced and needed services.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Get kitted out for a day on the slopes in the in-house ski room before returning to the indoor pool and soothing hands of therapists at Spa L'Apogée by La Prairie.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Within an hour, skyscrapers flatten to golden sand, and the honk of yellow taxis is replaced by the soothing sounds of rolling waves.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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