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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 reassured
Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 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
While local leaders attempted to assure the public that result of the study wouldn’t be predetermined, longtime Land Park resident Luree Stetson wasn’t reassured.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The rest of the community needs to be reassured.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Voters who worry about Talarico’s deployment of faith may not be reassured by Paxton’s rather punitive approach to Christianity.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
But he is reassured by the president’s longstanding friendship with Cuban Americans who are among his most ardent supporters.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
But he is reassured by the president's longstanding friendship with Cuban Americans who are among his most ardent supporters.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Despite fans’ worries, the new series sounds incredibly promising, and Netflix reassured viewers that fans old and new will enjoy the series, which will be executive-produced produced by Rebecca Sonnenshine.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Given the recent weakness in the stock and the broader macro uncertainty, hearing from management left us feeling more reassured in our position.
—Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Remaining passengers report feeling calm and reassured after additional doctors boarded the ship.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 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
While local leaders attempted to assure the public that result of the study wouldn’t be predetermined, longtime Land Park resident Luree Stetson wasn’t reassured.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The rest of the community needs to be reassured.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Voters who worry about Talarico’s deployment of faith may not be reassured by Paxton’s rather punitive approach to Christianity.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
But he is reassured by the president’s longstanding friendship with Cuban Americans who are among his most ardent supporters.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
But he is reassured by the president's longstanding friendship with Cuban Americans who are among his most ardent supporters.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Despite fans’ worries, the new series sounds incredibly promising, and Netflix reassured viewers that fans old and new will enjoy the series, which will be executive-produced produced by Rebecca Sonnenshine.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassured
Verb
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Joy, who directed episodes of Westworld and Fallout, then assured fans the team is committed to delivering a faithful and cinematic version of the beloved novels.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Bradley’s film choreography, even in the numbers that Footer deems masterpieces, is above average, clever and assured, but Astaire’s art—inconceivable without the enormous influence of Bradley’s Black contemporaries, like John Bubbles—is in another league.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Fans are both encouraged and shocked that Mahomes is able to swing a golf club so soon after his injuries.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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With these being averages cited from a single source, however, borrowers are still encouraged to shop around to find a rate and term that can fit their budget.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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When Nortch worried that her boyfriend at the time (now husband) might leave her after her heart transplant, Gilley comforted her and eased her mind.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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How Animal Lovers Can Help For readers who have ever bottle-fed a baby animal, comforted a frightened pet or simply paused to watch a deer step out of the woods at dusk, Forest’s story is a familiar kind of heartbreak — and a familiar kind of hope.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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A lot of filler this season has led us, at long last, to a place where Homelander is mad with power, unafraid of any consequences and about to wreak true havoc on the world.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The fact that Firstman can communicate a concept so psychologically naked suggests the arrival of a major new auteur unafraid to move forward on his own terms.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The brand mentions that the sheets are infused with ingredients like hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling dewy and soothed, and Harrison can confidently say this is true.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Craven was remembered during the ceremony as brave and courageous, and as someone whose personality had a positive impact on her colleagues as well as her community.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Bojorquez said Jones was a brave officer who had made a tragic mistake while rushing to the aid of victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite the procedural headache, union leaders are undaunted.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Kirby, undaunted, responded with a public statement Monday.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The insurgents, who operate at ease, crossing borders and dominating much of the countryside in Mali and Burkina Faso, now feel emboldened to target capital cities.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The president says the country’s surviving leaders are more reasonable, but assassinations have left an emboldened government driving a hard bargain, officials say.—
Susannah George,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reassured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassured. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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