assures

verb

present tense third-person singular of assure
1
as in reassures
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 ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe security measures that assured our safety

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Recent Examples of assures Camp manager Savanah assures me that schedules are flexible (or indeed, nonexistent) here. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 BougeRV assures me this isn’t something that would be exhibited by its production wagons. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Likewise, while some may be concerned about unintended environmental impacts of releasing mosquitoes, Vogels assures that these initiatives are contained and do not pose risks to local ecosystems. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 The absence of genuine opposition all but assures the Kremlin will keep tight control of the Russian political scene amid mounting economic costs and increasing Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and online retailers. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Then the celebration hits a sour note when Liz assures Alice that the team doesn’t hate her. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Recognizing this assures us that a power beyond mere human effort is always caring for us. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Aug. 2026 In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 That assures the Yankees of his services for the 2027 season. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
  1. reassures
  2. ensures
  3. comforts
  4. guarantees
  5. soothes
Verb
  • The operator reassures the caller that there are responders at the scene.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • When the goodbyes are done and the time comes, Magnotta reassures the pet.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassures
Verb
  • And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This democratizes input and ensures everyone’s perspective is brought to the table.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensures
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  • Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In one scene, Maddie gently comforts an elderly man whose brother was killed at the Pentagon when hijackers struck the building.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of comforts
Verb
  • Endless ink has been spilled about the decline of traditional movie stars and how casting the right celebrities no longer guarantees box office success.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees a portion of the loan issued by private lenders — a structure called an entitlement — which lets customers secure a 0% down payment.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • The combination of liquid exfoliants gently boosts cell turnover and remove clogged pores, while tea tree leaf water hydrate and soothes.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Du says more work is needed to fully understand how music soothes a stressed brain.
    — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of soothes

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“Assures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assures. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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