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
Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
Bowe, who still holds the world record in the 1,000 m and also qualified in the 1,500 m for Beijing, decided to give up her 500-m spot, assuring Jackson would race at the Olympics.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s also something so assuring in knowing that the duvet cover is backed with multiple clean certifications to help ensure my bed features accessories that are free of harsh chemicals for a good night’s rest.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Some Patriots fans took the jab as bulletin board material, with Payton assuring a win.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Not much, since his duties as referee entail standing behind the line of scrimmage to watch the passer before, during and after the pass, assuring that defenders do not hit the QB high, low, late or land on him with their full body weight.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The violence has raged on despite a decree issued by Sharaa on Friday assuring the legal status and cultural rights of Syrian Kurdish citizens.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Obviously, the state has a vested interest in assuring that there’s plenty of electricity available to power this major tax-generating sector.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
Bowe, who still holds the world record in the 1,000 m and also qualified in the 1,500 m for Beijing, decided to give up her 500-m spot, assuring Jackson would race at the Olympics.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s also something so assuring in knowing that the duvet cover is backed with multiple clean certifications to help ensure my bed features accessories that are free of harsh chemicals for a good night’s rest.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Some Patriots fans took the jab as bulletin board material, with Payton assuring a win.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Not much, since his duties as referee entail standing behind the line of scrimmage to watch the passer before, during and after the pass, assuring that defenders do not hit the QB high, low, late or land on him with their full body weight.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The violence has raged on despite a decree issued by Sharaa on Friday assuring the legal status and cultural rights of Syrian Kurdish citizens.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Obviously, the state has a vested interest in assuring that there’s plenty of electricity available to power this major tax-generating sector.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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His one reassuring constant has been little Bolo.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Could the public’s interest in such people be a way of reassuring themselves that death — an inevitability most of us would prefer not to think about — is still a long way down the field?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Referee Dan Schachner returns for his 15th year to oversee the action, ensuring fair play as these furry athletes compete for championship glory and their forever homes.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Barbara Hines, an immigration lawyer who spent her career ensuring immigrants could access education, feels hopeful for the Dream Act’s restoration.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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Their bread-and-butter is comforting the most comfortable by afflicting the most afflicted.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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For lunch, expect comforting classics like roast beef, turkey with gravy, and Philly cheesesteak.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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The impasse is virtually guaranteeing another shutdown of potentially broad swaths of the federal government on the heels of last year's record-breaking crisis.—
Lori Comstock,
The Providence Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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There is another circular element to the deal where Nvidia's investment essentially helps fund purchases of its own products, while simultaneously guaranteeing to be a customer.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Turn comfort mode on with these soothing, filling dishes, a mix of old-school classics and creative new takes.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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Some even combine vitamin C with hydrating or soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or peptides, so your skin looks bright and plump without ever feeling stripped, thirsty, or irritated.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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