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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
Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
The canvas is bigger, the time span longer, the plot more detailed, the overall shape more diffuse and the resolution altogether less reassuring.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Many people in the FLDS did not believe that Sam was a prophet and actually rejected him, which is reassuring.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
All this was reassuring but not entirely helpful.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
The canvas is bigger, the time span longer, the plot more detailed, the overall shape more diffuse and the resolution altogether less reassuring.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Altman was reassuring, mirroring these safety concerns.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Many people in the FLDS did not believe that Sam was a prophet and actually rejected him, which is reassuring.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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The pancakes are fluffy, soft and chewy, the sausage is comforting and the biscuit is probably one of the best in Charlotte.—
Shindy Chen
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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This quick-cooking protein is the foundation of so many comforting meals—spaghetti sauce, meatloaf, casseroles, meatballs, tacos, and of course, burgers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bono shared a note with fans, once again assuring them that a new album is still in the works, and that these EPs are side detours on the way to a wholly separate full-length.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That warm soothing voice of yours is missed.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Road Ahead for the Grizzly Bear Cubs While the news is encouraging, wildlife officials emphasized that the challenges are far from over.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX valuation 'encouraging' watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Randle was hopeful Saturday’s game reps mixed in with some additional work Sunday would help Edwards get even closer to his traditional form in Game 2 on Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Israeli economy is facing a significant hit to growth projections as a result of the Middle East conflict — but its central bank chief is hopeful that a rapid resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can help ease the shock.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Brian Vicente, partner at Vicente LLP, is optimistic that this week’s rescheduling is an incremental movement toward de-scheduling and maybe even legalizing marijuana altogether.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war has left uncertainty hanging over global markets for the past two months, but many market participants remain optimistic about where equities are headed, even in spite of record valuations.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While scientists caution that more research is needed, the findings are a promising step forward for treatment.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Life of public service At 38 years old, Metayer had by all accounts a promising and bright future in public service.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cameras captured the heartening sight on the podium of Peter Bonnington, Hamilton’s former race engineer who now looks after Antonelli, standing in the middle of the two drivers.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The arc of a wrongful-conviction story bends toward exoneration and release—a flawed but heartening correction of past wrongs.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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