REASSURE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

reassure

verb

ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r

Definition of reassure

as in to assure

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 reassure Curfman said that the cities were attempting to protect and reassure their residents that voting would be safe, and that the cities were therefore impacted by the government’s investigations and arrests. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 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 This growth helps reassure investors who worry that the whole AI boom rests on the capex budgets of a handful of Big Tech companies. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 If the labs have pointed their models at the mathematical problems underpinning cryptography, saying so would help reassure the people responsible for securing the Internet. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reassure

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With the opposition united in its ambition to replace Netanyahu but divided over how to govern afterward, neither political bloc is assured of a parliamentary majority and the final outcome could take weeks to determine.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
But with their rich deals, nothing can be assured, and in the TV business, any opportunity to get a better deal or sign talent that could make a difference is typically taken fast.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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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
Today’s recipe Creamy, sweet dates soothe out the lemon in these bars, while the tart lemon brightens up the dates.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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