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 band released a statement assuring that Arcade Fire will continue despite the breakup.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Commerce and Civil Aviation Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said a probe had been launched to determine the cause of the fire, while assuring businesses that the firefighting response had been immediate—with 37 units deployed to control the blaze.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The key is going after the criminal element aggressively, assuring public safety totally, and helping addicts recover.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
No date had been fixed as yet, one of them kept assuring me — only to have the official call me in late October and say, in very apologetic tones, that the landing had suddenly happened nearly overnight, because ASN’s ship had been in the area and had some time to spare.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
However, the limited offerings are prepared to order on a giant wok, assuring customers that their dish is made fresh.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
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, 9 Oct. 2025
Town and state officials are assuring residents the water has been tested and is safe for consumption.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Commerce and Civil Aviation Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said a probe had been launched to determine the cause of the fire, while assuring businesses that the firefighting response had been immediate—with 37 units deployed to control the blaze.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The key is going after the criminal element aggressively, assuring public safety totally, and helping addicts recover.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
No date had been fixed as yet, one of them kept assuring me — only to have the official call me in late October and say, in very apologetic tones, that the landing had suddenly happened nearly overnight, because ASN’s ship had been in the area and had some time to spare.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
However, the limited offerings are prepared to order on a giant wok, assuring customers that their dish is made fresh.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
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, 9 Oct. 2025
Town and state officials are assuring residents the water has been tested and is safe for consumption.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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The music school’s director was in contact with parents, reassuring them no one was allowed in or out of the building, said Valencia-Villa.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Craft was able to sign the 6-foot-5, agile Mougey as a quarterback only after reassuring the player and his mother he wouldn’t be moved to receiver.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Pumpkin Pie Trader Joe’s is offering their own version of a mouthwatering pumpkin pie, comforting pumpkin custard filled with sweet and spicy flavors.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Eating your greens is easy with this creamy, cheesy, comforting recipe.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Eight weeks into the 2025 college football season, a number of coaches have been fired with clauses in their contracts guaranteeing them more than $150 million combined to stay away from their former team’s sidelines.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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