assuring

verb

present participle of assure
1
as in reassuring
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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2
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe security measures that assured our safety

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Recent Examples of assuring Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans. — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Officials, developers and their architects and engineers have either declined to comment or questioned the researchers’ motives while assuring the public that the buildings are safe. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Highly possible, yet the USA keeps assuring Ukranian leaders that the support of the United States is with them. — Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 Reed, among the first to defect to LIV Golf in 2022, chose not to renew his LIV contract this year and leads the European tour points list, assuring him a return to the PGA Tour next year. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Economists failed badly in the early years of the climate fight, assuring the world that real damage wouldn’t come until late in this century. — Bill McKibben, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 At the same time, First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro has been assuring residents that the change wouldn’t create the massive power and water usage associated with modern jumbo data centers. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Lee teased the partnership over the summer at San Diego Comic-Con, assuring the audience in Hall H that the DC IP would be in good hands with the Stuart team. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Christine Whitman assuring the public that the air was safe to breathe. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
  1. reassuring
  2. ensuring
  3. comforting
  4. guaranteeing
  5. soothing
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  • There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But this amuse-bouche of live music, performed by real people in real time and a real space, before a real crowd, felt reassuring in the most profound way.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reassuring
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  • Recent strategy resets among global energy majors BP, Shell and ExxonMobil illustrate a greater focus on delivering reliable supply and ensuring that infrastructure can meet fast-growing power demand.
    — H.E. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • This has the potential to move hiring from a checklist exercise to a high-yield strategic maneuver, ensuring that critical hires are chosen for technical and commercial leverage.
    — Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensuring
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  • Save as a collection on MyRecipes Fall recipes feature hearty, comforting dishes with seasonal ingredients like squash, apples, and sweet potatoes.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Warm yet uplifting with a strong hit of black tea, Still Bloom's cardomom, sesame, and orange top notes hit like a shot of caffeine before dissipating into a mellow, comforting underbelly of musk, rose and cedarwood, to name a few.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of comforting
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  • Keys to success Two key issues at the conference involve guaranteeing that Indigenous peoples and local communities have a say in decisions on their territory, including how conservation programs are designed and how resources are allocated.
    — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, a Super El Niño could improve the odds of a wetter season without guaranteeing above-average snowfall or widespread drought relief.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing
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  • The hay sauna was a real standout—its subtly sweet scent is both soothing and restorative, said to ease inflammation and relax muscles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • And because acne-prone skin still needs moisture, the formula pairs two forms of hyaluronic acid with soothing panthenol to replenish hydration and prevent irritation.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothing

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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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