as in to assure
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 reassure
Biden officials are trying to reassure nervous loan applicants and investors that its energy and climate priorities will endure in the second Trump administration.
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Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
The woman agreed and reassured Swartzentruber not to worry.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Collecting oral histories from Latino families throughout Wisconsin reassured her a career in historic preservation was the right choice, Tuczynski said.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Traumatized by civil war, draft riots, and epidemics, the public took to this reassuring autumn routine of turkeys, cranberries, and pumpkin pie.
—Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
The woman agreed and reassured Swartzentruber not to worry.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Collecting oral histories from Latino families throughout Wisconsin reassured her a career in historic preservation was the right choice, Tuczynski said.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Traumatized by civil war, draft riots, and epidemics, the public took to this reassuring autumn routine of turkeys, cranberries, and pumpkin pie.
—Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
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The Steelers are now 10-3 and top of the AFC North with a playoff position all but assured.Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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If the Rams sweep their division opponents, they will be assured a playoff spot for the sixth time in McVay’s eight seasons.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those working at The Mayhew rushed to the cat's side, picking him up and comforting him.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons Warm homemade soup can be comforting.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Only have 30 minutes to soothe your rage before family dinner?Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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From hydrating to shine-controlling to soothing, each face mist is designed to tackle specific skin-care concerns and should complement your existing regiment.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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