as in assured
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of comforted
Esme Benjamin, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk’s family needs to be comforted.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Another cuts to Nina smashing dishes across the kitchen floor before being comforted by Enzo.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Silver might be comforted by the fact that even many liberals who had fled for Bluesky seem to be embracing X-ism once more, creeping back onto the platform with a certain furtive guilt.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairwoman Whitney Robbins voted in favor of the proposal and said she was comforted to hear that the property owner has received only positive feedback from tenants already established in Market Meadows.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
As their retreat drew to a close, the Singsons felt a much deeper connection to their mountainous surroundings; to their group, who affirmed and comforted one another by opening up about their own relationship peaks and valleys; and to each other.
—Esme Benjamin, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk’s family needs to be comforted.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Another cuts to Nina smashing dishes across the kitchen floor before being comforted by Enzo.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Silver might be comforted by the fact that even many liberals who had fled for Bluesky seem to be embracing X-ism once more, creeping back onto the platform with a certain furtive guilt.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland.
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Mayor Rudy Giuliani took down the Mafia, saved New York City, comforted the nation following 9/11, and served in countless other ways to improve the lives of others.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairwoman Whitney Robbins voted in favor of the proposal and said she was comforted to hear that the property owner has received only positive feedback from tenants already established in Market Meadows.
—Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Verb
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While that is not necessarily the case with Snapdragon Stadium, Elo-Rivera said he was reassured there are plans in the works to significantly increase wages and benefits for concessions workers and audio-visual technicians.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mauricio says his wife didn’t give in to that despair and felt reassured by having a work permit.—
Gustavo Valdés,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dancing is optional, but very much encouraged.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, there were precious few flashes between those losses that gave reason to feel encouraged about the 21-year-old’s chances against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the NFL.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But with the Giants’ loss, Philadelphia is now also mathematically assured of at least a wild-card spot.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As the distinct doors open one after another into hospital rooms, school auditoriums, neighborhood diners and childhood homes, both Sarah and David get offered a chance to smooth out former wrinkles and become the kind of people unafraid to commit to new relationships.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Charles’s actions then were interpreted, probably correctly, as a rebuke to Trump for his ungracious treatment of his guest, and also reminded international onlookers that the king remains the most political of monarchs, unafraid to make his favor—or displeasure—known.—
Alexander Larman,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Our favorites helped our razors glide smoothly across the skin for an ultra-close shave, while aloe vera and almond oil soothed, hydrated, and enhanced the skin’s appearance — mitigating irritation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The scenes were horrific and the actions to eliminate the terrorists brave.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Without such equipment an army is helpless, no matter how brave, well-trained, and numerous its soldiers may be.—
John Fischer,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His friendship and courageous toil for the soul of America always spurred me to do more—for our nation and for the kingdom.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Highlights the power of inquiry and courageous pivots.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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