as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the governor's reassurance of the flood victims was seen as opportunistic
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Recent Examples of reassurance
Despite official reassurances, the currency markets are painting a different picture — one of accelerating collapse.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Khorram responded with reassurance that nothing would happen, Jane told the court.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
The temptation is to think that the real powers that be, i.e. the folks in board rooms trying to hold on to a successful film series by any means necessary, assigned him the gig for both continuity and reassurance purposes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Maybe what Devers experienced Saturday could be best described as reassurance — for him and everyone else at Third and King.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Khorram responded with reassurance that nothing would happen, Jane told the court.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
The temptation is to think that the real powers that be, i.e. the folks in board rooms trying to hold on to a successful film series by any means necessary, assigned him the gig for both continuity and reassurance purposes.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Maybe what Devers experienced Saturday could be best described as reassurance — for him and everyone else at Third and King.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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In the wake of the Jazz stunningly slipping to No. 5 in last month’s lottery, Wade tried to offer consolation to Jazz owner Ryan Smith.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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WrestleMania 42 Moved From New Orleans To Las Vegas Triple H made things official by confirming WrestleMania 42 will not be in New Orleans, and as a consolation gift, the city will be hosting next year’s WWE Money in the Bank.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Thank you for taking action and getting the awesome ranger on the scene with her compassion!—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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In this country, abandoned by God and government, the only consolation is the compassion and silent heroism of a few human beings.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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As much as Michigan fans hated it, some took solace in putting a blemish on Ohio State’s otherwise triumphant season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Some were able to escape the turmoil and find solace, and a new life on these shores.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2025
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The new executive order comes at a time when popular sympathy for migrants has wavered, and when the political party traditionally allied with immigrants has shown a willingness to approach immigration policy from a new consensus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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