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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
Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images Trump in a Truth Social post encouraged more foreign spending in the U.S., assuring that investors can bet on his economic agenda long term.
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Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The village trustees race featured one new face with two returning board members, though with three candidates on the ballot and with three open slots, all candidates were assured victory.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The deal collapses Lee assured Brody that Allen would not be involved in the management of the bar, Brody says in a counterclaim filed in February against Euphoric and UniKC.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
In response to concerns, Williams argued that the new fire station would be an investment in better fire service and that central fire had assured the staffing shortage would not affect service.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
The village trustees race featured one new face with two returning board members, though with three candidates on the ballot and with three open slots, all candidates were assured victory.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The deal collapses Lee assured Brody that Allen would not be involved in the management of the bar, Brody says in a counterclaim filed in February against Euphoric and UniKC.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
In response to concerns, Williams argued that the new fire station would be an investment in better fire service and that central fire had assured the staffing shortage would not affect service.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assure
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William Shatner had some less than reassuring words of advice for Gayle King ahead of her journey into space.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The meeting, in which Xi reassured global investors about the country’s economic prospects to arrest a slide in foreign investment, comes just days before US President Donald Trump is due to announce a mega batch of tariffs targeting America’s many trading partners.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thompson also weighed in on Bernie Sanders' criticisms of the oligarchy, urging corporate leaders to step up against the president's chaotic economic policies to ensure stable growth.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Huckleberry Cobbler is a true surprise with a burst of wild berries and comforting spice, weaving together bright sweetness, tart Huckleberry, and rich streusel flavors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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So when Bass and other politicians crow about speedily taking care of one part of reconstituting fire areas, survivors of these and future fires easily see how empty even comforting words can be.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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But Coventry, unlike one of her challengers for the Presidency, has not gone so far as to guarantee that Africa will be attributed a Games during the next decade.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Although nothing is guaranteed, players can use this boost on a heavy favorite.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
29 Mar. 2025
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Crafting and DIYs have surged this year, thanks to a rise in adult hobbies as people look for soothing ways to fill their free time.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Assure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assure. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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