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
Trump administration officials spent their Sunday morning jumping on the political shows and trying to reassure Americans that everything will be back to normal once the war is over.
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sought to reassure the public after Israeli strikes targeting Basij checkpoints and security facilities across Iran, raising concerns about the regime’s ability to maintain internal control during the widening conflict.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers, investors and consumers alike had all hoped the move would cut prices and reassure the markets.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates, along with many other countries, has mobilised air defenses as attacks have continued into the second week of the conflict and rushed to reassure citizens and international investors, whom the country has been courting for years.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz,emma Graham, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sought to reassure the public after Israeli strikes targeting Basij checkpoints and security facilities across Iran, raising concerns about the regime’s ability to maintain internal control during the widening conflict.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers, investors and consumers alike had all hoped the move would cut prices and reassure the markets.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
The United Arab Emirates, along with many other countries, has mobilised air defenses as attacks have continued into the second week of the conflict and rushed to reassure citizens and international investors, whom the country has been courting for years.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz,emma Graham, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
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That image of the siblings together, sharing a dance among palm trees and vibrant colors, was visual confirmation that the continuity of Princess Caroline's legacy was assured.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rotation equation Starting pitcher Walker Buehler, who like France has more than six years of service time and can opt out today is he is not assured of being on the active roster, has made the team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wearing her signature pink headband, the popular children’s entertainer leaned toward the screen, trying to comfort the boy.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even Arizona fans, comforted by a big lead, clapped.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design blends in seamlessly with the natural landscape, crafted in rich woods and soothing earth tones.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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There’s a hot tub outside as well as a compact indoor sauna (top-notch for soothing weary muscles).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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