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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
a man who seemed very assured of the outcome of the election
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as in optimistic
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
an assured attorney, he dominates any courtroom proceeding
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
he's rather assured for a moviemaker with one hit movie to his name
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as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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Recent Examples of assured
David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Rest assured, there’s still plenty of Bayhem to be had: the sequels have only maximized his visual style, and Bay provided jokey cameos in the latter installments.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Federal employees who would have had their paychecks withheld in the event of a shutdown were informed Friday about the imminent possibility, while the White House assured there was still time to make a deal.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Rest assured, there are no golf courses, high rises or water parks in the future for Turtle Island.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Rest assured, there’s still plenty of Bayhem to be had: the sequels have only maximized his visual style, and Bay provided jokey cameos in the latter installments.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Verb
Even though fans waited a long time for this wedding, showrunner Patrick Sean Smith assured Tudum that Mel and Jack's love story is far from over.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Federal employees who would have had their paychecks withheld in the event of a shutdown were informed Friday about the imminent possibility, while the White House assured there was still time to make a deal.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Faster, stronger and more confident, Riordan was a standout in the secondary against any and all opponents.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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His journey, from a shell-shocked, grieving boy who was once afraid of the dark to a confident young man, has been rewarding to watch, Holdren says.Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Roasting it in a low 250-degree oven ensured even cooking and gave us a larger safety net to prevent overcooking.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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While working the case, detectives learned that the victim had recently sold his business for $2 or $3 million; however, the detectives were not sure how many people knew of the sale.KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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And nothing beats a classic claw clip—thank goodness for Machete, France Luxe, and Emi Jay for timeless styles sure to be worn again and again.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Like David, Danson appeared as a pretentious and smug version of himself on the beloved series.Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet the people posting vitriolic comments about Thompson feel justified in being smug about the death of this human in particular.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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This intense adventure would be certain death if Mufasa somehow didn’t come upon a friendly lioness, Eshe (Thandiwe Newton), the matriarch of a royal pride overseen by her husband Obasi (Lennie James) who wants nothing to do with this cub, or any interloper into their tribe.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Vitamin D supplements can also have problematic interactions with certain common prescription medications, including statins.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some media outlets are surrendering to Trump already This absurd boasting — arrogant without portfolio — is just what Trump is looking for in the VOA job.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Angle was able to alter between arrogant heel and lovable goofball almost on a whim.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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You'll be left with smoother, soothed, and delicious-smelling skin.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Assured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assured. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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