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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
For an American Catholic like me, that hint of shared culture is both charming and reassuring.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
Listening to the draft board often feels prudent and reassuring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
In the months that followed, Abdelhamid occasionally reached out to his family with reassuring messages.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Stay calm and reassuring—Your cat will pick up on your emotions; speak in a soft, soothing voice and stay relaxed throughout the visit.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
For an American Catholic like me, that hint of shared culture is both charming and reassuring.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
Listening to the draft board often feels prudent and reassuring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
In the months that followed, Abdelhamid occasionally reached out to his family with reassuring messages.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Verb
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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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Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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While the statement was viewed as an encouraging sign that the bilateral trade talks are progressing, economists cautioned that the lack of details had left much in doubt, including what criteria Beijing will use to evaluate the application for exporting rare earth magnets.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Incremental Progress Beats Standing Still National trends are encouraging, but public charging reliability still varies widely depending on geography, network operator, and compatibility between vehicle and infrastructure.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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This hopeful and cozy novel is a tribute to the human-animal bond.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Her humorous and hopeful stories highlight the underdog all while subverting tropes and expectations.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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McEnroe this week sounded a bit more optimistic during a pre-Wimbledon tune-up with reporters staged by ESPN.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Learn to Line Dance: Learn the basic steps of line dancing to fun, easy dances and upbeat music.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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During a video interview from New York before leaving for the last day of shooting, Hall’s upbeat demeanor was a clear indication that Dexter’s life after death agrees with him.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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