as in comforting
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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
Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
But even after it’s been covered by everyone from Joni Mitchell and Jefferson Airplane to Kelly Clarkson, the Youngbloods’ version, with its snuggly harmonies and spiraling guitar, remains definitive, the most reassuring of them all.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
There are also echoes of The Exorcist when The Man (Neil Sandilands) arrives, a cryptic, bearded shaman whose presence is about as reassuring as Mel Gibson on a good day.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Suddenly, that 2-0 lead is a little less reassuring.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Provide physical comfort, if your partner is open to it, such as offering hugs or holding hands, which can feel just as reassuring as loving words.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
But even after it’s been covered by everyone from Joni Mitchell and Jefferson Airplane to Kelly Clarkson, the Youngbloods’ version, with its snuggly harmonies and spiraling guitar, remains definitive, the most reassuring of them all.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
There are also echoes of The Exorcist when The Man (Neil Sandilands) arrives, a cryptic, bearded shaman whose presence is about as reassuring as Mel Gibson on a good day.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025
Suddenly, that 2-0 lead is a little less reassuring.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock Classical Baby For a more soothing musical option, try HBO’s ‘90s show Classical Baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin, there’s probably nothing more soothing than watching Meryl Streep cook in a gorgeous Santa Barbara kitchen.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But what was encouraging about the Sabres’ win is that a few young players who could be important next season stepped up.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For human surfers and swimmers, the results were somewhat encouraging.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, as Elvis giggled in his mother’s arms, another, far less hopeful, moment was unfolding.—
Mario Jimenez,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2025
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Join 447 others in the comments View Comments So investors hopeful for a deal may not get one.—
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But others – including both experts who spoke to CNN – were more optimistic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs’ overall forecasts are slightly more optimistic than the average.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most promising applications is workforce assistance, particularly in industries facing labor shortages, such as healthcare.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The bottom of the Jezero Crater – believed to have formed 3.9 billion years ago from a massive impact – is considered to be among the most promising areas on Mars to search for evidence of ancient life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The veteran pitcher is trying to be upbeat about his leg injury in preparation for Wednesday’s imaging.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hinging on upbeat, nostalgic pop music that was popular during the global financial crash in the mid- to late-00s, the viral trend shows that from the purse to the playlist, concerns about a potential recession are everywhere.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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