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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2
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
security measures that assured our safety
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Recent Examples of assuring
No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe.
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Sam Blum,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
This is his way of assuring the public that he did not get taken to the cleaners—because, of course, his affable partners would never do that.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The property is designed with all rooms on one side of the building, assuring a better view of the surrounding skyline rather than a neighboring building.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
But this wasn't a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
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ABC News,
27 May 2026
But this wasn’t a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
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Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
This is his way of assuring the public that he did not get taken to the cleaners—because, of course, his affable partners would never do that.
—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
On Sunday, Quentin Coleman’s 3-point try missed at the buzzer, assuring Canada the win.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The property is designed with all rooms on one side of the building, assuring a better view of the surrounding skyline rather than a neighboring building.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
But this wasn't a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
—
ABC News,
27 May 2026
But this wasn’t a small-town mayor assuring a few dozen community members at a town hall that municipal improvement efforts would be completed in time for Little League season.
—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
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As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him.
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The worry that sunscreen leaves people short on vitamin D has been studied for years, and for everyday use, the findings are reassuring.
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Their major demands for the next contract include salary raises, reducing dependence on temporary workers and ensuring job security.
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The attorneys say Kil had spent years advocating for students and ensuring the university was inclusive.
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Within seconds, Sinner was at his side, comforting his friend and Monte Carlo neighbor.
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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Tuning in an hour beforehand is usually a pretty good way of getting up to speed with the stage and guaranteeing the denouement.
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McCourt Global, which is the sole financial backer of the league, announced it in March, guaranteeing $300 million in prize money to be distributed over the first three seasons.
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The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits.
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My favorite dish was the butter beans and morels, which were soothing.
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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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