1
as in reassuring
to ease the grief or distress of
a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
security measures that assured our safety
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Recent Examples of assuring
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg, the executive producers on The Boys and its spin-offs, acknowledged the show’s conclusion in a statement to PEOPLE, while assuring fans that its storylines will continue elsewhere in the franchise.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
As a bonus, the Bulls got Portland’s top pick Tuesday when the Trail Blazers won their play-in game to make the playoffs, assuring them of two picks in the top 15 or 16.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Pohlad took over the lead ownership role in December and has spent the four months since then assuring disillusioned Twins fans this season will be different.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Bono shared a note with fans, once again assuring them that a new album is still in the works, and that these EPs are side detours on the way to a wholly separate full-length.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some realistic hope of getting out of the play-in tournament range — or at least getting into one of the top two spots and therefore assuring itself two chances of making the playoffs — alive with the win.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Several hundred Australian fuel stations are out of either gasoline or diesel despite Australian ministers assuring the public the market is well supplied.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg, the executive producers on The Boys and its spin-offs, acknowledged the show’s conclusion in a statement to PEOPLE, while assuring fans that its storylines will continue elsewhere in the franchise.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
As a bonus, the Bulls got Portland’s top pick Tuesday when the Trail Blazers won their play-in game to make the playoffs, assuring them of two picks in the top 15 or 16.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Pohlad took over the lead ownership role in December and has spent the four months since then assuring disillusioned Twins fans this season will be different.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Bono shared a note with fans, once again assuring them that a new album is still in the works, and that these EPs are side detours on the way to a wholly separate full-length.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some realistic hope of getting out of the play-in tournament range — or at least getting into one of the top two spots and therefore assuring itself two chances of making the playoffs — alive with the win.
—CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Several hundred Australian fuel stations are out of either gasoline or diesel despite Australian ministers assuring the public the market is well supplied.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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And the event went off without a security hitch, which was likely reassuring to members of Congress shaken by Saturday night's press dinner incident.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That may sound reassuring at first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, has defended his stance on ensuring there is due process for House members, telling reporters last week that representatives should not be removed based only on allegations.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The result is a more filling, comforting bowl with minimal effort.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Talking things through with them can be comforting and grounding.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But plans changed when King and the Jackson Estate — which endorsed the project — were faced with a legal issue when a Jackson accuser who had a past settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be featured in a dramatization, objected.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Iran has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) guaranteeing the right to transit passage, however, which complicates the legal questions.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Diaper rash cream, chocolate brown baby booties and throat-soothing lollipops littered the hotel bed.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s truly nothing better than the scent of fresh laundry and soothing lavender!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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