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
Davis police teamed with state and federal investigators in the search for clues as Davis leaders tried to reassure a city shaken by the shooting.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The first two remakes have also received a lot of patches over the years, so the games are being supported in the backend, which is always reassuring.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Four intrepid sleuths crack case after case with their unconventional investigative approaches — and illusive fashion, from distracting hats to reassuring blazers.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The United States currently has some 10,000 troops stationed in Poland, a mission aimed at reassuring the frontline NATO nation worried about Russian aggression.
—Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassure
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The first two remakes have also received a lot of patches over the years, so the games are being supported in the backend, which is always reassuring.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Four intrepid sleuths crack case after case with their unconventional investigative approaches — and illusive fashion, from distracting hats to reassuring blazers.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
The United States currently has some 10,000 troops stationed in Poland, a mission aimed at reassuring the frontline NATO nation worried about Russian aggression.
—Vanessa Gera, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassure
Verb
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Dina assures her that the baby’s okay, then eases Ellie’s shirt over her head to clean her injuries.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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We were assured these cuts were necessary to boost employee pay and business investment.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Blue hues ranging from cobalt to periwinkle flow through the home, while touches of gray continues the soothing palette.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
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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“Reassure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassure. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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