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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
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 13 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
All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the complaint, the company initially reassured customers that firewall protections were not affected, delaying Marquis' ability to take protective action.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Others reassured the homeowner that the space would feel very different once the renovation was complete.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Chapters alternate between Sam as a boy and as a man, a strategy that allows the reader to be reassured that Sam will survive his childhood trials.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Former commercial airline pilot Marco Chan, a senior lecturer in aviation security at the UK’s Buckinghamshire New University, agrees that anyone with travel plans should feel reassured about flying in the Middle East right now.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Still, markets were not exactly reassured.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 12 Mar. 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
Police also reassured the public there is no ongoing threat related to the suspect.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 13 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
All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.
—Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the complaint, the company initially reassured customers that firewall protections were not affected, delaying Marquis' ability to take protective action.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Others reassured the homeowner that the space would feel very different once the renovation was complete.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Chapters alternate between Sam as a boy and as a man, a strategy that allows the reader to be reassured that Sam will survive his childhood trials.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Former commercial airline pilot Marco Chan, a senior lecturer in aviation security at the UK’s Buckinghamshire New University, agrees that anyone with travel plans should feel reassured about flying in the Middle East right now.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Still, markets were not exactly reassured.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassured
Verb
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But as China has remained comparatively insulated amid the historic disruption of global oil markets – even clocking robust growth in the first quarter of 2026 – Xi and his planners appear even more assured in their strategy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Couples who aren't able to secure a WWEdding spot are still encouraged to attend the immersive event to celebrate the nuptials and experience the energetic event.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Users are typically encouraged to use a light touch and take care when placing tuning forks near sensitive areas like the neck.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kami spent much of her childhood in the hospital and felt comforted wearing pajamas instead of hospital gowns, and now her legacy continues through this program.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Wendy Eisenberg of Wendy Eisenberg is newly unafraid of love songs, or at least unembarrassed by their proclamations.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Katie’s unafraid to challenge Kyle in a way only a ride-or-die could.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Irrational fears can’t be soothed by logic.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her story reminds me that change often begins with one brave person willing to challenge the status quo.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Young Braden was apparently undaunted.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stalled further despite a ceasefire in the Iran war, underscoring an emboldened Tehran’s growing control over the critical waterway.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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