1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field
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Recent Examples of assurance
In both, the responses lean on outsiders in protective gear and official assurances, and in both, that response has limited credibility with the people who need the resources.
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Tyler Evans,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Rubio’s separate negotiations are designed to empower the beleaguered Lebanese government and provide Israel with enough assurance to withdraw.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
But the reason Dreesen was called to Dave’s side was to share helpful advice and assurance about raising children.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Tyler Evans,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Rubio’s separate negotiations are designed to empower the beleaguered Lebanese government and provide Israel with enough assurance to withdraw.
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
After Cape Fear anchors us in those assurances, the men’s enmity continues manipulating our expectations and our beliefs.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
But the reason Dreesen was called to Dave’s side was to share helpful advice and assurance about raising children.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
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Silverstone’s long-term contract through 2034 provides additional economic certainty, with the agreement projected to generate more than £1 billion in localised financial value over its lifetime.
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There was no certainty on when the pandemic would end or how the sports world would operate in the months and years afterward.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Szall will receive a $5,700 prize for her design — and the satisfaction of knowing her work is now a piece of Atlanta history.
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The satisfaction comes less from appearance and more from seeing something so distant directly with your own eyes.
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Control and composure are at the core of this leadership philosophy.
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In a 1-1 game in the 10th, Brewers reliever Joel Kuhnel lost his composure after issuing an intentional walk to Crow-Armstrong to face Alex Bregman with runners on the corners and two outs.
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Durham's criminal history included previous convictions for firearms offenses and kidnapping, records show.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
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Because this brazen self-assurance still leads to drafting guys 100 picks early just because an assistant coach got a warm, fuzzy feeling.
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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