as in assures
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 reassures
Neeley reassures people who are worried about damage from Hurricane Helene that mountain communities are ready for visitors, though a few businesses may still be recovering.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.
—Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Annabeth reassures Percy that Thalia would never side with Luke or Kronos.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Their presence reassures and inspires us to be our best, most authentic selves.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Jan. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.
—Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.
—Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Annabeth reassures Percy that Thalia would never side with Luke or Kronos.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Their presence reassures and inspires us to be our best, most authentic selves.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassures
Verb
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Apply that same logic to pimple patches, and you’re left with an acne sticker that soothes redness and inflammation, and removes impurities overnight.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 May 2026
Verb
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This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Near the front of the hospital, a nurse comforts a man trapped beneath an SUV.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Reassures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassures. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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