1
as in reassuring
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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as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
security measures that assured our safety
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Recent Examples of assuring
Several hundred Australian fuel stations are out of either gasoline or diesel despite Australian ministers assuring the public the market is well supplied.
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Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
At his sentencing, Cooper recalls a prosecutor assuring her that oversight would not end with the judge’s sentence of 15 years' probation.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Kennedy responded to Healey’s X post with one of his own on Thursday, assuring Healey and Bay State residents that Dunkin’ is not going anywhere.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Several homeless residents have also filed complaints against San Jose, accusing the city of lacking due process and even deliberately destroying thousands of dollars’ worth of items even while assuring the owners that their belongings were safe.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The best odds are on one Democrat and one Republican finishing in the top two — virtually assuring a Democratic victory in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump says America 'is back,' but bashes Dems Most presidents strive for an upbeat tone, assuring Americans that things are swell in the country.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
After all, scholars have been assuring us for years that disco was a site of subversion, liberation, and transgression, and yet these findings clearly did not trouble the MAGA gang.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Upon full passage, the law could trigger immediate mass liberations, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez assuring families that releases would occur swiftly post-approval.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
At his sentencing, Cooper recalls a prosecutor assuring her that oversight would not end with the judge’s sentence of 15 years' probation.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Kennedy responded to Healey’s X post with one of his own on Thursday, assuring Healey and Bay State residents that Dunkin’ is not going anywhere.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Several homeless residents have also filed complaints against San Jose, accusing the city of lacking due process and even deliberately destroying thousands of dollars’ worth of items even while assuring the owners that their belongings were safe.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
The best odds are on one Democrat and one Republican finishing in the top two — virtually assuring a Democratic victory in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Trump says America 'is back,' but bashes Dems Most presidents strive for an upbeat tone, assuring Americans that things are swell in the country.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
After all, scholars have been assuring us for years that disco was a site of subversion, liberation, and transgression, and yet these findings clearly did not trouble the MAGA gang.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Upon full passage, the law could trigger immediate mass liberations, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez assuring families that releases would occur swiftly post-approval.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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That’s reassuring for Federal Reserve policymakers, who pay close attention to people’s perception of prices, particularly over the long run.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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His mandate will be reassuring US consumers about the trajectory of their energy bills — gasoline is now nearly $4 per gallon on average nationwide, the highest level since 2023.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pyongyang still faces major technical barriers before fielding a fully reliable intercontinental ballistic missile, especially ensuring a warhead can survive atmospheric reentry.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Castillo teaches Son Jarocho to youth in Barrio Logan, ensuring the rich tradition will continue.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The rescue dog from Huntington Beach, California, who worked as a dedicated therapy dog comforting veterans, was a five-time dog surfing world champion and was inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame in 2024, according to the Surfers' Hall of Fame website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For quite some time, the repetitive daily schedule was comforting for a methodical person such as myself.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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But commissioners were cautious about throwing money at a sponsorship this late in the process without guaranteeing something in return.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lack of a Democratic frontrunner has raised the prospect that Hilton and Bianco, sheriff of Riverside County, could claim the top two slots in the June 2 primary, effectively guaranteeing a Republican general election faceoff in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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This Burt’s Bees set has six travel-sized mani-pedi essentials, including a soothing foot cream and buttery hand salve that protects dry, chapped skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Combining a sound machine with a comfortable bedroom setup can mimic the soothing experience of being outdoors in a safe, dry tent during a rainstorm, providing both comfort and sensory grounding, according to Gorovoy.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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