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as in assuring
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 reassuring
Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
More than 120,000 Marylanders left the state between 2020 and 2024, and even though international immigration and a positive birth rate offset the loss, this isn’t a reassuring sign.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
This can feel risky, even if the numbers are reassuring.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
My time belonged entirely to me, and the constant motion was both exciting and reassuring.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
More than 120,000 Marylanders left the state between 2020 and 2024, and even though international immigration and a positive birth rate offset the loss, this isn’t a reassuring sign.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Could the public’s interest in such people be a way of reassuring themselves that death — an inevitability most of us would prefer not to think about — is still a long way down the field?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
This can feel risky, even if the numbers are reassuring.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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Few meals are as comforting as pot roast.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Artichoke dip is always a favorite; queso is another warm and comforting classic.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bondi answered by assuring McBath that both cases are under investigation.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the Lotus Spa provides a soothing sanctuary and full menu of pricey treatments.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The usually soothing nature of Amy Hood, one of my favorite CFOs, couldn't cut through the clutter.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Known for his playmaking and point guard skills when the Heat drafted Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick last year, his three-point shooting has been encouraging, albeit at a low volume because of his limited minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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What’s been most encouraging is who’s leaning in.—
Brent Saunders,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Powers added that investors are hopeful that consumption and demand will rise as 2026 goes on, boosting these stocks.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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By late afternoon, the batch of flowers and hopeful messages outside Guthrie’s home had swelled, and neighbors had attached yellow ribbons to their mailboxes and trees.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Instacart, on the other hand, reported strong revenue for its most recent period and issued an optimistic forecast for its first quarter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Operators remain cautiously optimistic, even as rising costs and softer traffic persist.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to people like Victor Wembanyama who still believe this game should matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to players such as Victor Wembanyama, who still believe this game should matter.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That has not been a heartening process.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The most heartening thing about this deeply disturbing moment is seeing how consistently and forcefully Minnesotans of all demographics have been pushing back.—
Scott Meslow,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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