as in assured
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comforted
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairwoman Whitney Robbins voted in favor of the proposal and said she was comforted to hear that the property owner has received only positive feedback from tenants already established in Market Meadows.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
While a robocars absolutely must see every pedestrian around it in every dirction at all times--or its badly broken--many people don’t know that and so are comforted with a reminder.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This man has saved countless kids from being groomed, has raised awareness to millions about these condo games and the awful things pedophiles will do to get their hands on children, and he's comforted people literally just like me who've gone through the exact thing.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
How Ming comforted his mother, who was battling cancer, by talking with her about anime and visiting Japan.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
One woman hugged and comforted Deanna's daughter during the ordeal.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
My partner’s refusal to be comforted by this institutional food struck me sometimes as pointlessly obstructive and at other times as a sign of self-respect.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairwoman Whitney Robbins voted in favor of the proposal and said she was comforted to hear that the property owner has received only positive feedback from tenants already established in Market Meadows.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
While a robocars absolutely must see every pedestrian around it in every dirction at all times--or its badly broken--many people don’t know that and so are comforted with a reminder.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
This man has saved countless kids from being groomed, has raised awareness to millions about these condo games and the awful things pedophiles will do to get their hands on children, and he's comforted people literally just like me who've gone through the exact thing.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
How Ming comforted his mother, who was battling cancer, by talking with her about anime and visiting Japan.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
One woman hugged and comforted Deanna's daughter during the ordeal.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Verb
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Mauricio says his wife didn’t give in to that despair and felt reassured by having a work permit.—
Gustavo Valdés,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Barbara Lee reassured fans a day before the match.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her people feel encouraged but underutilized.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These reforms were strongly encouraged, if not outright demanded, by the United States.—
NATALIYA GUMENYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All this on account of a funny little book I’d been assured could never succeed.—
Joanne Harris
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The data follows the lackluster August jobs report that helped fuel investor hope that the Federal Reserve is all but assured to lower benchmark interest rates at its policy meeting later this month.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When used effectively, philanthropic capital is patient, flexible and unafraid to take risks.—
Lynette Bell,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Stanley was impressed that Vlcek came to the varsity with confidence and unafraid to speak up after a successful summer with Sports Performance.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cradlewise crib has a camera and uses an AI algorithm to predict when your baby needs to be soothed and will automatically start moving up and down to bounce the baby.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
27 Aug. 2025
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In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have returned to the streets demanding a brave leadership.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So carefree, fearless, brave and radiant.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is a courageous act that requires vulnerability over cowardice.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The school has been the courageous standard bearer of academic freedom in the assault on higher education.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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