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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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Prior to learning about the loss of the COVID-era grants, Director Dr. Erica Pan wrote to reassure CDPH employees who were anxious about how the seismic shifts at the federal level were trickling down to the state’s health agency.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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By clearly and honestly explaining price changes, retailers and brands can reassure customers that their concerns are heard and their needs remain a priority.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two pouch compartments are there to ensure your phone doesn’t get tossed around in a larger overnight bag during trips (ditto for sunglasses and even your go-to setting spray).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 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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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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Unlike the drama and comedy series races, which are guaranteed eight nominees regardless of submission count, the limited series category uses a proportional system.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The game is almost guaranteed to be over when Emmanuel Clase comes in, but the All-Star closer did not have his best stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Assure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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