as in comforting
the giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering
the governor's reassurance of the flood victims was seen as opportunistic
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Recent Examples of reassurance
About 300 people packed U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs’ townhall this week in El Cajon, many looking for answers and reassurance from the Democratic congresswoman about how to push back against President Trump’s agenda.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Overreliance on smartwatch data may lead to unnecessary anxiety or, conversely, false reassurance.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Councilman Larry Roth asked Knapp for reassurance that the city’s role is only to assist ICE when called upon to do so.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The act of dragging her owner to her birthing box so that she can be petted there is likely her way of seeking reassurance and comfort.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Overreliance on smartwatch data may lead to unnecessary anxiety or, conversely, false reassurance.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Councilman Larry Roth asked Knapp for reassurance that the city’s role is only to assist ICE when called upon to do so.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The act of dragging her owner to her birthing box so that she can be petted there is likely her way of seeking reassurance and comfort.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
Noun
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But at this time of year, with the Red Wings quickly running out of runway to snap an eight-year playoff drought, none of that was any consolation.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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May the risen Christ, our hope, grant peace and consolation to the African peoples who are victims of violence and conflict, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Sudan and South Sudan.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Their courage should prompt compassion, not condemnation.—
Laura Castañeda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Our world needs symbols of hope, compassion and something greater than the struggles of this life.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Indeed, when Uchis turned to music to find solace after her mother’s death, her usual favorites did little to soothe the pain.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Gail is the town therapist, and although she’s clearly damaged and finding solace in heavy drinking, her role is to help assuage much of the trauma the survivors face daily.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Viewers flooded the comments with words of encouragement and concern, expressing sympathy for his state of mind and urging him to take care of his mental health.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 May 2025
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Other footwear stocks rose in sympathy following the announcement.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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