as in comforting
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as in assuring
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 reassuring
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
In summary, although high genetic diversity is often viewed as a reassuring sign in conservation practice, this study reveals that this assumption can be entirely misleading.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Analysts praised the report as a reassuring sign to technology and software investors who have been focused lately on prospects for an economic slowdown and its effect on tech spending.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
On April 22, the court shared the reassuring news that the Queen was discharged from the medical center.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
So far this season, Díaz has endured many of the same issues that arrived last year, a 12.00 ERA over just six appearances is not a reassuring sight for the Reds.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
In summary, although high genetic diversity is often viewed as a reassuring sign in conservation practice, this study reveals that this assumption can be entirely misleading.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Analysts praised the report as a reassuring sign to technology and software investors who have been focused lately on prospects for an economic slowdown and its effect on tech spending.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
On April 22, the court shared the reassuring news that the Queen was discharged from the medical center.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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The tool also incorporates vibration and heat to provide a soothing experience—and those features help with product absorption and promote better circulation, which might lead to hair growth.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
15 May 2025
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This bestselling toner helps shrink pores and balance oil control without drying out the skin, thanks to its combination of mild exfoliants and soothing botanical extracts.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More than 100 teens have stopped by the Anaheim center, and — this is encouraging — 17 of them have made a return visit.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Those price drops are encouraging and should help families who are hurting from the high cost of living.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The season began with hundreds of hopeful contestants auditioning virtually and in-person across the country.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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And the story, of course, is so hopeful and inspiring.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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For others, the outlook with therapy is more optimistic.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Mostly, investors have taken a more optimistic position that the final duties won’t be as draconian as those Trump initially proposed on April 2.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Taken altogether, the designers believe their creation offers a promising alternative to far more expensive robots that require heavy-duty equipment and programming—often at exponentially higher cost.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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First-year Westlake coach Rick Clausen unveiled a new promising incoming freshman quarterback, Ford Green, who was homeschooled and apparently has graduated from eighth grade.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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To do that, SoFi must be among the small number of public companies that continues to provide upbeat forecasts – as tariff uncertainty impels many public companies to stop offering guidance.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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As upbeat music blasted, the bride and groom and their wedding guests circled around Harper and Paisley, who began busting out different dance moves.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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