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
ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
Others, trying to sound confidently reassuring, risk being perceived as insensitively dismissive of legitimate reasons for widespread anxiety coursing through their companies, civic organizations, communities, even families.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
With these reassuring words spoken into a microphone, Elisa Sunga sent off a horde of cake lovers to weave around two long tables topped with 162 cakes and dig in.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Your notes become both evidence and a reassuring validation that nothing is wrong with you, especially when you are being underestimated.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Adjective
Data displayed on SpaceX's live broadcast of the launch showed all 33 of the rocket's engines fired normally during its initial ascent from Texas, a reassuring sign for the reliability of the Super Heavy booster.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025
Others, trying to sound confidently reassuring, risk being perceived as insensitively dismissive of legitimate reasons for widespread anxiety coursing through their companies, civic organizations, communities, even families.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
With these reassuring words spoken into a microphone, Elisa Sunga sent off a horde of cake lovers to weave around two long tables topped with 162 cakes and dig in.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Your notes become both evidence and a reassuring validation that nothing is wrong with you, especially when you are being underestimated.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassuring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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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This direct and encouraging approach can counteract any hesitancy stemming from a lack of confidence and empower women to embrace competitive opportunities.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And he was forever struck by the example of Peter’s family encouraging and challenging him — an approach that enabled Peter to work and ski and fish and live what Reid described as a normal life.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Fans are hopeful that Roan will release a new album soon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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While dozens of legal challenges to DOGE and Trump administration actions make their way through the courts, Musk remained optimistic about the project's enduring legacy at his farewell press conference with Trump on May 30.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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On Friday, head coach Javier Mascherano attempted to remain optimistic about his team’s chances to play a significant part in the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The most promising opportunities often lie at the intersection of significant pain and institutional blindness—where inefficiency has been accepted as inevitable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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As of now, the seemingly inevitable mass adoption of electrification has yet to live up to the hype, internal-combustion engines continue firing on all cylinders, and hybrid technology appears to be the most promising path ahead.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Why Lumentum’s Momentum Is More Likely to Continue Lumentum’s upbeat outlook, strong competitive positioning, robust and innovative product technology, and strategic shift of manufacturing footprint out of China into Thailand appear to be positive developments for investors.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Then, after Thursday's close, Broadcom delivered a strong quarter and upbeat comments about its key artificial intelligence business.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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