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 on the Web Massage can provide a sense of security, safety, and reassurance for people with dementia. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 The Covid-19 pandemic only intensified this need because leaders were called upon to offer reassurance and compassion in the face of unprecedented stress and uncertainty. Katrina Jones, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Any worrisome economic data remains a headwind to investors seeking reassurance that the Fed’s decision to cut will not come at the risk of a recession. Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024 Tribal members wanted reassurances about clinical trial safety, and some sought understanding technical language on consent forms. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reassurance 

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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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