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as in reassures
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 assures
As Community fans patiently await a Troy and Abed reunion to heal their hearts, Donald Glover assures six seasons and a movie are still the plan.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandon also assures her that there are two human head writers working alongside the AI, so no guild rules are being broken.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Because a present that is over $100, Miss Manner assures you, is indeed meant for a wedding and not a shower, whose gifts are supposed to be more nominal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.
—Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
If the committee insists on an intent to educate form, the state should provide a form that nonpublic schools could use during registration that assures parental consent and evidence of enrollment.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
If these pipeline projects are revivified, Takaro assures me, a new resistance movement, led primarily by Indigenous organizers, is almost certain to spring up once again to combat them.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Brandon also assures her that there are two human head writers working alongside the AI, so no guild rules are being broken.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Because a present that is over $100, Miss Manner assures you, is indeed meant for a wedding and not a shower, whose gifts are supposed to be more nominal.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.
—Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
If the committee insists on an intent to educate form, the state should provide a form that nonpublic schools could use during registration that assures parental consent and evidence of enrollment.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
If these pipeline projects are revivified, Takaro assures me, a new resistance movement, led primarily by Indigenous organizers, is almost certain to spring up once again to combat them.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its impressive 12-hour battery life also ensures the party continues through the night.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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While slightly spicy, the creaminess ensures this easy recipe will still be enjoyed by everyone.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Morocco’s constitution generally guarantees freedom of expression, and the country is seen as relatively moderate compared to others in the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Morocco’s constitution generally guarantees freedom of expression, and the country is seen as relatively moderate compared with others in the Middle East.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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All told, this is a hotel that cossets and soothes in quiet ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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