as in to assure
to ease the grief or distress of
tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall
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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 reassure
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
According to critics and allies alike, those statements are aimed at reassuring Chavista loyalists that the movement has not entirely abandoned its nationalist identity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Taking a reassuring tone, the post walks readers through a series of unobjectionable commitments.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But there’s always going to be a market for reassuring familiarity — a run-through of someone’s greatest hits to a rhythm of rise, fall, and redemption, touching on the darker stuff only on the way to a triumphant close.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Verb
In winning, the first priority should be to reassure the American people of our commitment to keep our nation safe, improve affordability in housing and address support for public education.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
According to critics and allies alike, those statements are aimed at reassuring Chavista loyalists that the movement has not entirely abandoned its nationalist identity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Adjective
This attention to detail translates into a reassuring unboxing experience, especially for a machine of this size and weight.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
Taking a reassuring tone, the post walks readers through a series of unobjectionable commitments.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
That may sound reassuring at first.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
But there’s always going to be a market for reassuring familiarity — a run-through of someone’s greatest hits to a rhythm of rise, fall, and redemption, touching on the darker stuff only on the way to a triumphant close.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
Verb
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The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From a young age, Barnard assured his mom that his success would propel them to the top.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Two of fall's most comforting flavors combined?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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The production is cold, distant, and uncertain, like the world lately, but within the song the lyrics feel warm and comforting.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Agreements made publicly available in court battles and public record requests, such as for El Salvador, Rwanda and Eswatini, have included language assuring that countries uphold international law around protections for refugees and against torture.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the prevailing auditory sense that stands out in memory is an uncanny calmness, met by a student trapped inside, alive and aware, who cut through the stillness to comfort his peers while their fates remained sealed between earth and steel.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Those are paired with a soothing lineup of Centella asiatica, madecassoside, panthenol, and allantoin to keep skin balanced (as irritation can worsen pigmentation).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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Opt for Warm Lighting Harsh lighting is the opposite of soothing, says Brooks.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The promises of jobs and tax money didn’t soothe the vocal crowd that had to be silenced several times by Gary Board of Zoning Appeals president Rinzer Williams.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The separation pampered white prejudices and soothed white conscience and stomachs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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One encouraging exchange today could shift both your confidence and the scale of what feels possible.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
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Still, the comedian delivered some encouraging news amid the difficult recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The most hopeful is that the bilateral model proves nimbler than critics expect.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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A lot of the coverage of Magyar’s election, including my own, treated his victory as a hopeful harbinger, not only for Hungary but for the world.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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