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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
a man who seemed very assured of the outcome of the election
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as in optimistic
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
an assured attorney, he dominates any courtroom proceeding
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
he's rather assured for a moviemaker with one hit movie to his name
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as in reassured
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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Recent Examples of assured
Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Rest assured, these nighttime woes won't last forever.
—Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Martin Winstone, a historical adviser at the Holocaust Educational Trust, who has been helping to design the content of the learning center, assured me that the exhibition would be anything but comfortable.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Rest assured, there’s room for your floppy hat and sunglasses.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Rest assured, these nighttime woes won't last forever.
—Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Their fame was assured in 1967 when their models didn't wear bras during a presentation at Florence’s Pitti Palace.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Martin Winstone, a historical adviser at the Holocaust Educational Trust, who has been helping to design the content of the learning center, assured me that the exhibition would be anything but comfortable.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assured
Adjective
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She’s costumed like a clown, but her screenplay is as confident as an antihero’s cleverest heist.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, Gomes is confident that the winter moves have given the Dodgers some added adrenaline for 2025 and will offset a potential championship hangover.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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In part because of Dell Curry on the mic breaking down the action, jockeying between proud dad and TV analyst from his perch alongside play-by-play man Eric Collins up in Section 105.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Saldana also highlighted this in her acceptance speech by sharing how being in a Spanish-speaking role would have made her grandmother proud.—
Topsie VandenBosch,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Roasting it in a low 250-degree oven ensured even cooking and gave us a larger safety net to prevent overcooking.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of whether Congress cuts Medicaid funding this year, passing HB 2010 is the surest way to position us to accomplish those goals.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Investigators were not sure about the relationship with the boy who was killed.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the Duttons are just barely scraping by, the smug evil-doer is enjoying a warm bath in his mansion.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Most of your editorials, John Brummett, Rex Nelson, and John Deering, are blatant Trump haters, and their smug, condescending echo-chamber mindsets are constantly denigrating, mocking, and disrespecting at least 64 percent of your potential readers.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While using wax melts is a personal choice, experts said there are certain factors to consider.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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A lot of people are interpreting this week’s settlement as a sign that Florida State and Clemson will stay in the conference until the grant of rights expires in 2036, but that’s far from certain.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The actor has one daughter with ex-wife Melanie Griffith and has been dating his girlfriend Nicole Kimpel since 2014. 05 of 09 John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad The actor behind the arrogant Lord Farquaad boasts an impressive career that began decades before Shrek came out in 2001.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Many members of its board appeared arrogant in the face of questions from the prosecutor or one of the lawyers.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.—
Sean Gould,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Assured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assured. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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