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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
My biggest regret is being too reassuring, wanting to believe that American politics had returned to normal.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Still, headlines were reassuring readers the mysterious blips were nothing more than weather phenomena.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reassuring
Adjective
As the arts in Connecticut get going in the New Year after a bit of a holiday break, familiar and reassuring art forms can be seen in a different light in unexpected locations.
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That last reassuring prediction lowered my dread meter enough to consider the Connecticut homegrown disruptive events that will require attention but do not threaten annihilation.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassuring
Adjective
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Whether for the potluck, the cookout, or a Wednesday night dinner with your family, these Southern side dishes are comforting, easy, and crowd-pleasing.—
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In those cases, soft lighting, quiet music, or a comforting scent can make the space feel safer.—
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Obviously, the state has a vested interest in assuring that there’s plenty of electricity available to power this major tax-generating sector.—
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Carmelo preached patience, assuring Kiyan his time would come.—
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These are the bad bathroom layouts keeping your space from feeling like a sanctuary, and designers are sharing how to switch things up for a much more soothing space.—
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Warm, soothing, and comforting – chicken soup is really good for the soul.—
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The start of the second half was encouraging for the Heat, which cut the deficit to seven points multiple times in the third quarter.—
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The experience gave each child a chance to practice communication and reading skills in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.—
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Despite some hopeful signs, the report warned that the South Bay office market remains in tough shape compared to its state before a global outbreak affected the job market and overall economy starting in March 2020.—
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Sorry, Baby; international-feature hopeful Sound of Falling; and documentary The Alabama Solution.—
Adjective
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While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
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And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
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Creativity, romance and pleasure take on a more serious tone, and a connection could feel both exciting and promising.—
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Yet the five-part series, named after Fitzgerald’s club, is more heartening than dour.—
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What's particularly heartening is the number of Republican voters calling for such protections.—
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“Reassuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassuring. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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