as in comforting
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as in assuring
to ease the grief or distress of
tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall
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Recent Examples of reassuring
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Her relationship with Charles, as well as the rest of the residents, sets a reassuring, realistic tone for the series, without restricting its central spy’s adventurous fun.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Mix it with your favorite milk to create a reassuring hot chocolate; add a spoonful to your smoothie or protein shake.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the Trump campaign was hardly more reassuring.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Willard said being able to rely on another group to spell the starters is a reassuring alternative.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
Her relationship with Charles, as well as the rest of the residents, sets a reassuring, realistic tone for the series, without restricting its central spy’s adventurous fun.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Mix it with your favorite milk to create a reassuring hot chocolate; add a spoonful to your smoothie or protein shake.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the Trump campaign was hardly more reassuring.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reassuring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
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Through a blend of aloe vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this wash aims to remove dirt and makeup, while soothing redness, hydrating skin, and boosting elasticity.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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It’s bundled with essential oil sets that offer soothing scents like lavender, jasmine, and citrus—ideal for stress relief, promoting better sleep, or enhancing a cozy atmosphere.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Another crucial issue will be assuring that the Kremlin’s aggression entails enduring costs to deter Russia or any other state from invading neighbors.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Strong American leadership will be essential to assuring a victory that rolls back the new axis powers.Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Model healthy boundaries by setting expectations for email response times, limiting after-hours communications, and encouraging time off.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Although overall inflation has picked up, the details have been more encouraging for Fed officials looking for a pullback.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The trailer strikes a hopeful tone throughout, calling back to Christopher Reeve's version and in contrast to the darker vision made famous by director Zack Snyder.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, string theory remains a hopeful candidate for putting all the pieces of the cosmic puzzle together.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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Still, Wall Street is optimistic about a bounce ahead, with the typical analyst’s price targeting reflecting potential upside of more than 30%.Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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But no matter how much unease appears in the book, Childish Literature remains affectionate and optimistic, expansive, content at times to be corny.Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The next day, the EBR-I’s output reached 100 kilowatts, powering all the electronics in the building, another promising indication of the development of nuclear power.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Eagles come up empty on opening drive after Jake Elliott misses field goal Philly's opening drive got off to a promising start, with the big play being an A.J. Brown 32-yard catch-and-run.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Isn’t there anything upbeat to say about this emerging means of using generative AI?Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Despite the cautious outlook, Fed Chair Jerome Powell sounded an upbeat note on the state of the U.S. economy, especially relative to how other countries have performed.Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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