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
Taylor Logsdon, who lives close to the power plant and is part of a community group opposing the project, said the sound wall hasn’t done much to muffle the turbines or reassure neighbors.
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Devens and Christian reassured me, and Emily [did].
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Bannerman’s own message, while reassuring about her personal wellbeing, left the door open to multiple interpretations about what led to the announcement.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Over a year after federal immigration crackdowns began, city officials continue to reassure anxious residents in Milwaukee's immigrant communities.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Bracey Harris, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Devens and Christian reassured me, and Emily [did].
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Bannerman’s own message, while reassuring about her personal wellbeing, left the door open to multiple interpretations about what led to the announcement.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Over a year after federal immigration crackdowns began, city officials continue to reassure anxious residents in Milwaukee's immigrant communities.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
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The winner of the primary contest is all but assured to win the general election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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With a newly safe Republican seat, whoever emerges from the GOP primary is all but assured to win in November.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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This fragrance is the essence of tranquility, designed to wrap your space in a cozy, comforting glow and invite a sense of peace into your daily rituals.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Expensive shampoos typically rely on more refined conditioning agents and soothing ingredients that may make frequent hair washing more comfortable, Tung said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance winner, this cream is made with thermal spring water that naturally contains the skin-soothing antioxidant selenium.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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