reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Examples of reassurance in a Sentence
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
He received reassurance from his family.
Children need a lot of reassurance.
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So an app that provides that information brings comfort and reassurance, empowering people to live their lives.
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Sarah Klein, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
Depending on the cause, there may be no treatment—for example, reassurance if your bounding pulses occur with exercise.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The Grammy-winning singer continues to talk to the woman before giving her a big hug and offering her what appeared to be reassurances.
—Craig Shoup, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Once the Fed has signaled that easing is in the offing, as Chair Jerome Powell clearly did last month, then the market craves good economic news as reassurance that the cuts are more insurance than rescue.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Klein, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
Depending on the cause, there may be no treatment—for example, reassurance if your bounding pulses occur with exercise.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The Grammy-winning singer continues to talk to the woman before giving her a big hug and offering her what appeared to be reassurances.
—Craig Shoup, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024
Once the Fed has signaled that easing is in the offing, as Chair Jerome Powell clearly did last month, then the market craves good economic news as reassurance that the cuts are more insurance than rescue.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassurance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
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