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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
For an American Catholic like me, that hint of shared culture is both charming and reassuring.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
Listening to the draft board often feels prudent and reassuring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
In the months that followed, Abdelhamid occasionally reached out to his family with reassuring messages.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Verb
Stay calm and reassuring—Your cat will pick up on your emotions; speak in a soft, soothing voice and stay relaxed throughout the visit.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
For an American Catholic like me, that hint of shared culture is both charming and reassuring.
—Christopher Hale, Time, 9 May 2025
Listening to the draft board often feels prudent and reassuring.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
In the months that followed, Abdelhamid occasionally reached out to his family with reassuring messages.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Verb
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This hopeful and cozy novel is a tribute to the human-animal bond.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Her humorous and hopeful stories highlight the underdog all while subverting tropes and expectations.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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During a video interview from New York before leaving for the last day of shooting, Hall’s upbeat demeanor was a clear indication that Dexter’s life after death agrees with him.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Learn to Line Dance: Learn the basic steps of line dancing to fun, easy dances and upbeat music.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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