as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the governor's reassurance of the flood victims was seen as opportunistic
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Recent Examples of reassurance
As with previous debates over affordable housing, some Palisades residents have leaned into conspiracy theories, sparking reassurances from city and state leaders that rezoning would not be a top-down decision.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the authors say their findings offer reassurance that the heavy metals attach to the tea leaves and don’t dissolve into the water.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
But when the situation really is as dire as a patient believes, soothing reassurance that one’s distress is misplaced would be malpractice.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Others in the comments focused on offering reassurance.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the authors say their findings offer reassurance that the heavy metals attach to the tea leaves and don’t dissolve into the water.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
But when the situation really is as dire as a patient believes, soothing reassurance that one’s distress is misplaced would be malpractice.
—Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Others in the comments focused on offering reassurance.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
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Advertisement In the seemingly inevitable future where artificial intelligence has flooded our workforce with emotionally engaged and intelligent AI agents, our overpromising technocrats offer us a consolation: AI will solve loneliness.—
Silvia Park,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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The source takes consolation in the recognition that land transfers, disposals, and transfer of mineral rights takes time — often years.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
26 Feb. 2025
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As recent entries in the subgenre have proven, there’s plenty of compassion to be squeezed from the slasher genre as well.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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And this week, Gordon added the Ed Block Courage Award to his resume, recognized by teammates for his courage, compassion, commitment and community service.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Misery loves company, and social media has become a place where too many people go to find solace and voice their complaints about politics, the workplace, and even the state of the country.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Parade Budget conscious shoppers will find solace in the affordable price point and top-notch bra designs at Parade.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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But the comments section had less sympathy for the irate woman and determined the poster was not in the wrong.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Matt starts garnering sympathy for Hector in the courtroom.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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