as in assured
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
Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
But as the text reads, no Palestinian living under occupation will feel reassured that citizenship of any state will be available to them in the foreseeable future.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The principal at Myers Park High School reassured families no one was injured after a school bus was forced off of its route Tuesday morning because of gunshots nearby.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Her friend reassured her to just wait, and Beri forced herself to breathe.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Later that day, Young reassured fans through an Instagram Story.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
But it has been plagued by performance issues that Gearbox’s CEO has spiraled about, but Gearbox itself has reassured fans are being worked on.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Others who spoke at the board meeting were more reassured about the program's decision to close the sites, including O'Connor.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While that is not necessarily the case with Snapdragon Stadium, Elo-Rivera said he was reassured there are plans in the works to significantly increase wages and benefits for concessions workers and audio-visual technicians.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Larkin reassured Axelrod that PTC could keep subway conditions clean and under control.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
But as the text reads, no Palestinian living under occupation will feel reassured that citizenship of any state will be available to them in the foreseeable future.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
The principal at Myers Park High School reassured families no one was injured after a school bus was forced off of its route Tuesday morning because of gunshots nearby.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Her friend reassured her to just wait, and Beri forced herself to breathe.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Later that day, Young reassured fans through an Instagram Story.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
But it has been plagued by performance issues that Gearbox’s CEO has spiraled about, but Gearbox itself has reassured fans are being worked on.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Others who spoke at the board meeting were more reassured about the program's decision to close the sites, including O'Connor.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While that is not necessarily the case with Snapdragon Stadium, Elo-Rivera said he was reassured there are plans in the works to significantly increase wages and benefits for concessions workers and audio-visual technicians.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassured
Verb
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No, Daria assured herself, her husband would not glance over at her and then continue searching for his wife on the other beach blankets.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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As these policies and investments continue to take effect, the American people can rest assured that the best is yet to come – especially once the Federal Reserve finally cuts interest rates.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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After Susannah’s funeral, a struggling Belly sees Conrad being comforted by a female friend.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But it was strongly encouraged to not spoil the ending for viewers.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Given that people are allowed — encouraged, even — to explore different parts of themselves, the drama always feels personal, authentic.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The experimental pop album features Bon Iver, Dijon, Empress Of and others and helped establish Stack as a collaborator who not only has great taste but is unafraid to redefine popular music.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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In a September 22 TikTok video posted to the account @clickclickpurrr, Austin captured photos of Kevin, unafraid, and snuggling with Grant.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This Department of Justice will continue making every effort to protect our brave federal law enforcement officers, who risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead, try to be bold, be brave, and be loud.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In our conversation on his boat, Platner seemed undaunted.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
New Yorker,
25 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Advertisement But the Administration only appears more emboldened to pursue what experts have described as a media suppression strategy, and Carr may already have his next target.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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But the election highlights a San Francisco in flux and a still cranky, even emboldened electorate as leaders prepare to make tough decisions about the city’s future.—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Reassured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassured. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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