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as in to reassure
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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Recent Examples of assure
While my tap water reading was alarming, Thurber assured me that the TDS reading does not necessarily indicate if the water is safe or unsafe to drink.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Hunter said that her child’s doctor assured her that the second vaccine dose was safe.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 May 2025
Defense attorney Raven Liberty told the Miami Herald that three years ago, the Broward State Attorney’s Office assured the defense that Melly’s lyrics wouldn’t be used against him.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
The club did not bring in psychologists in an attempt to lift spirits, though sources in the dressing room assure The Athletic that each player has access to his own psychologist or personal coach if required.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Hunter said that her child’s doctor assured her that the second vaccine dose was safe.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 May 2025
Defense attorney Raven Liberty told the Miami Herald that three years ago, the Broward State Attorney’s Office assured the defense that Melly’s lyrics wouldn’t be used against him.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
The club did not bring in psychologists in an attempt to lift spirits, though sources in the dressing room assure The Athletic that each player has access to his own psychologist or personal coach if required.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for assure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assure
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The stock rally this month was driven in large part by the preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and China just two weeks ago, which reassured investors the worst of the tariff conflict may be in the past.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Of course, some kids are hesitant to approach the unfamiliar creatures, but Clark knows just how to gently reassure them that his animals are safe and friendly.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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The design also balances user experience with publisher ecosystem health by ensuring clear attribution and driving traffic back to original sources.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The permit helps ensure discharge doesn’t hurt water quality or public health.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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As another marcher with medical experience stepped in to take care of her, Victor stayed with her husband to comfort him.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
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In the background, the handcuffed aide is heard crying while someone tries to comfort her.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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But unlike last offseason, when the Falcons committed $90 million guaranteed to Kirk Cousins before using a first-round pick for another QB, Michael Penix Jr., the move to draft pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. was not an either-or proposition.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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It was built after decades of fraud to guarantee that votes are counted, verified, and trusted.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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He was surrounded by the soothing sounds of singers Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Placido Domingo, and the cheerful bustle of children, grandchildren, caregivers and his wife of 62 years.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Think notes of florals, Italian citrus fruit, and a soothing blend of musky notes that aren't overpowering, just delightful.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Assure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assure. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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