REASSURE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

reassure

verb

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r

Definition of reassure

as in to assure

to ease the grief or distress of tried to reassure her that the dog would come back home by nightfall

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Recent Examples of reassure 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. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 After traveling to Russia, Rosa’s husband’s messages home sounded reassuring. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 Paramount has repeatedly touted the benefits of the transaction, and Ellison has attempted to reassure Hollywood’s creative community by promising to put 30 movies a year in theaters. — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 30 June 2026 That pledge has helped reassure markets traumatized in 2022 after Prime Minister Liz Truss announced unfunded tax cuts and then withdrew them, leading to her 49-day record as Britain's shortest-serving leader. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassure

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Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of assure

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There are other means and methods as well, some of which may be combined, to alleviate stress and comfort your furry friend.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
The upscale American restaurant in SoHo is known for comforting dishes like a French dip sandwich and an ice cream sundae, as well as its savory sour-cream-and-onion martini from the cocktail menu.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of comfort

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Share a meaningful story with a mentor or a relative far away, because seeing the bigger picture can soothe worries and recenter your priorities.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
The Pineapple Punch Hydrating Face Mask is a single-use, two-piece yellow hydrogel mask infused with ingredients that deliver hydration and soothing benefits.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of soothe

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