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 One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Yet questions about his prolonged stay overseas have left officials publicly assuring Cameroonians that their president is still alive. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 His dad handed him one of E&R Laundry’s fliers, assuring Hurewitz-Ravitch that a campus laundry service would save him time. — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026 The Athletics haven’t won a series at Sutter Health Park since June 14 and have gone 12-35 since, assuring their postseason drought will extend to six seasons. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 So Carroll kept talking to Arlene, assuring her that help was on the way — and with the help of other beach goers, she was pulled out of the water as emergency crews arrived. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Her first ally is Oona (Bo Bragason), a loud, flirtatious Brit who teaches Annie to operate a motorboat by assuring her that steering it is just like giving a hand job. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assuring
  1. reassuring
  2. ensuring
  3. comforting
  4. guaranteeing
  5. soothing
Verb
  • The sporting anecdotes appear reassuring for Haaland, but Patrick Mahomes provides a strong reason for caution.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That anecdote cuts against the reassuring half of a new survey WalkMe is releasing Tuesday.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassuring
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  • Following learning of the case and ensuring the individual was isolated, the Kane County Health Department began to take steps to identify the places the person may have been to identify any potential contacts.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The president has held firm in his messaging that the priority is ensuring Iran does not have a nuclear weapon.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensuring
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  • The popular king played a crucial role comforting the nation in times of mourning.
    — Terje Solsvik, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • To achieve this calm, comforting look, layer soft, tonal colors with natural materials like wood, linen, and stone to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and effortlessly lived in.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforting
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  • While head coaches and players come and go, sporting directors ensure that a club’s operating strategy remains in place, guaranteeing a baseline of efficiency through a singular vision for how a club should work.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With notable traffic boosts over the Android competition guaranteeing more digital inches and headlines, the associated media coverage drowns out alternatives.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Cinnamon, rich in antioxidants, is known for fighting inflammation but has prompted questions about whether the spice has any other benefits beyond soothing.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • These natural waters flow from the earth, carrying muscle-soothing minerals; soaking in them is the best way to end a day spent exploring the destination, which is a true hub for outdoor adventure.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothing

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“Assuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assuring. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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