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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
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
The risks of going overboard with tracking apps Then there is the misleading information to contend with — the geolocation tech isn’t always totally accurate or reassuring.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In 1962, the Soviet Union began the secret deployment of nuclear missiles to Cuba under the cover of reassuring diplomacy.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
If Americans want reassurance the United States isn’t about to enter another conflict, the president’s messaging isn’t reassuring.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
The risks of going overboard with tracking apps Then there is the misleading information to contend with — the geolocation tech isn’t always totally accurate or reassuring.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
After news hit of Ozer’s Safehaven embezzlement indictment in 2024, Ozer spent months reassuring folks that the charges were all going to go away.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In 1962, the Soviet Union began the secret deployment of nuclear missiles to Cuba under the cover of reassuring diplomacy.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The band released a statement assuring that Arcade Fire will continue despite the breakup.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Commerce and Civil Aviation Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said a probe had been launched to determine the cause of the fire, while assuring businesses that the firefighting response had been immediate—with 37 units deployed to control the blaze.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For an accent, consider introducing a deep blue shade to provide a soothing contrast.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s two straight encouraging performances from Lopez, who went 15-for-19 for 216 yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The crypto industry lobby was once hopeful that lawmakers would pass a sweeping digital assets market structure bill called the Clarity Act before the end of the year.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The hopeful contestant had recorded herself speaking directly to the camera lens with confidence and ease, dressed in a chic black dress.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
Eloise Rollins-Fife,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Nico Harrison’s disdain for beloved superstar Luka Dončić is going to end what was once a promising career as a basketball general manager.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Scherzer has won two titles, just missing out on his third this year, but his promising performance in the postseason has the free agent motivated for another go-around.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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None of the Broncos’ offensive ranks — 19th in yards per play, 15th in yards per game, 21st in points per game — are particularly heartening.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hearing from speakers with a direct connection to Palestine, who were unafraid to speak openly and vividly about the unfathomable violence that Palestine has faced, felt uniquely heartening.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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