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
Almost every sound was reassuring, with one exception.
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Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 19 May 2026
This year especially, that permanence seemed reassuring.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Some Israeli fans said they were reassured by the tight security.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 19 May 2026
This year especially, that permanence seemed reassuring.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Alamo does not like the idea, even if Bishop reassures him that Maddy is probably genuine in her intentions, unlike Alamo’s other business partners.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Some Israeli fans said they were reassured by the tight security.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
Verb
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The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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As a pastor, Readon is known in the community for fighting gun violence, often showing up at rallies and seen comforting grieving family members.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Trade coleslaw for this warm, comforting dish and its crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 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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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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