reassurance

noun

re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce reassurance (audio)
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2

Examples of reassurance in a Sentence

Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again. He received reassurance from his family. Children need a lot of reassurance.
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Perhaps as reassurance, the games to be streamed on Netflix will be produced by CBS Sports, which boasts decades of top-of-the-market experience. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 This personalized approach ensures that the therapy is tailored to the patient's unique situation, providing reassurance and comfort. Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Despite reassurances from federal officials, local politicians continue to press for more information and resources to investigate the sightings. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024 As further reassurance, this is also the case with other small non-food objects like tacks. Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reassurance 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reassurance was circa 1611

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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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reassurance

noun
re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce reassurance (audio)
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured

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