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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
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
And at first, the results of his early four rounds of chemotherapy treatments looked promising — especially after his doctors had reassured him that the cancer was highly treatable.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
McClain reassured him that those savings have already been reduced from CDCR’s budget.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The employee leaves feeling reassured rather than redirected.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Some Israeli fans said they were reassured by the tight security.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
She was reassured, even intrigued, by the platform’s recommendation that guests should leave a small, symbolic gift for us.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 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
At one juncture, Bassichis recounts a routine that Maya did about coming out as gay to his father, a devout Catholic who reassured him that their family would pay any price for a cure.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
And at first, the results of his early four rounds of chemotherapy treatments looked promising — especially after his doctors had reassured him that the cancer was highly treatable.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
McClain reassured him that those savings have already been reduced from CDCR’s budget.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The employee leaves feeling reassured rather than redirected.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Some Israeli fans said they were reassured by the tight security.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
She was reassured, even intrigued, by the platform’s recommendation that guests should leave a small, symbolic gift for us.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassured
Verb
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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When and if such a momentous discovery is made, however, rest assured that the real disclosure day would happen soon afterwards and that no one would be kept in the dark.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The emphasis on winning to keep kids signed up and continue making money has stomped creativity out of American players, who are encouraged to play safely to ensure results instead of developing a players’ feel for the game.—
Andy Yamashita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Residents are also encouraged to keep pets confined to their property and remove outdoor food sources that may attract wildlife.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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She was quickly comforted by Maria, and the umpire Aurélie Tourte instantly called for medical attention.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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During that time in intensive care, Reents-Dickkut and her family were comforted by the nurses and doctors on staff, including Nurse Liz, who still works at the hospital.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of them backed San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who pitched himself as a moderate Democrat who was unafraid to cross swords with organized labor and Newsom on public safety.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The Tonys are a place to put on a brave face, but will the anxiety creep in?—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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In winter, the White Elephant provides free transfers in its house BMWs between Aspen, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands mountains (a garage next to the boot room means guests never brave the elements).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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The film is produced by Adam Sandler, who continues undaunted on his quest to make his two daughters, Sunny and Sadie, into stars.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
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The director is undaunted by rules in the industry.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
17 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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