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
The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.
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Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Lauder, who is heir to the Estée Lauder Companies, and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, plan to make a major gift that will fund a $200 million endowment assuring the long-term care of the Neue Galerie and the preservation of its works.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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.
—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
Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Lauder, who is heir to the Estée Lauder Companies, and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, plan to make a major gift that will fund a $200 million endowment assuring the long-term care of the Neue Galerie and the preservation of its works.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026
The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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Almost every sound was reassuring, with one exception.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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This year especially, that permanence seemed reassuring.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Ethical Shelling Responsible or ethical shelling is being mindful of only taking empty seashells and always ensuring sand dollars, sea urchins, and other creatures are no longer alive before taking them home.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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This initiative will utilize direct-to-device satellite technology to expand coverage, ensuring connectivity in previously unserved areas and enhancing disaster resilience.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Early on, many infected people spread the virus to few people, which generated comforting statistics on average.—
Zeynep Tufekci,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Throughout the day, friends and classmates gathered, wiping away tears, comforting each other and trying to process the sudden loss.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The scheme, prosecutors said, involved Readon guaranteeing a loan to refurbish the home in exchange for Fuller signing over the deed to the property and paying Readon a $15,000 fee.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Protecting judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and court staff is fundamental to guaranteeing access to justice, judicial independence, and the upholding of the democratic order.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Also at work are soothing honey and chlorella, to keep redness and irritation in check.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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Bedazzling is repetitive in the best way—pick up a gem, place a gem, pick up a gem, place a gem—and that rhythm is soothing.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
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