as in to assure
to ease the grief or distress of
tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall
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Recent Examples of reassure
In winning, the first priority should be to reassure the American people of our commitment to keep our nation safe, improve affordability in housing and address support for public education.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
According to critics and allies alike, those statements are aimed at reassuring Chavista loyalists that the movement has not entirely abandoned its nationalist identity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway — Both classes of Berkshire stock gained almost 1% after CEO Greg Abel reassured investors with his solid performance at the annual shareholders meeting on Saturday.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Aris said the announcement of Suu Kyi's move from prison to house arrest has done little to reassure him.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 May 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
According to critics and allies alike, those statements are aimed at reassuring Chavista loyalists that the movement has not entirely abandoned its nationalist identity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway — Both classes of Berkshire stock gained almost 1% after CEO Greg Abel reassured investors with his solid performance at the annual shareholders meeting on Saturday.
—Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Aris said the announcement of Suu Kyi's move from prison to house arrest has done little to reassure him.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
Verb
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The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From a young age, Barnard assured his mom that his success would propel them to the top.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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But as more flyers turn to booze to soothe their nerves, the number of aggressive incidents on planes involving passengers has crept up.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Humectants pull water into the skin, occlusives create a barrier that seals moisture in and emollients soften and soothe the skin’s surface.—
Ryan Brennan
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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