1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you
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as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities
her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field
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Recent Examples of assurance
Separately, a trio of crypto bills failed again to jump a procedural hurdle in Congress despite President Donald Trump's earlier assurance that holdouts would vote yes.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 July 2025
This is in stark contrast to assurances from friends and family, or a therapist, which can be dismissed as mere politeness.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
What assurances did the Senate give this week, both in terms of enacting the CBDC ban and a regulatory overhaul?
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 17 July 2025
Petrovic wanted assurance as a regular starter, but Chelsea could not promise that with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen featuring prominently during 2024-25.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 July 2025
This is in stark contrast to assurances from friends and family, or a therapist, which can be dismissed as mere politeness.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
What assurances did the Senate give this week, both in terms of enacting the CBDC ban and a regulatory overhaul?
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 17 July 2025
Petrovic wanted assurance as a regular starter, but Chelsea could not promise that with Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen featuring prominently during 2024-25.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assurance
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Clarifications of merger policy that increase business regulatory certainty and incentivize dynamically efficient M&A transactions could bolster U.S. competitiveness in international markets, benefiting both American producers and consumers.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But Beijing is also keenly aware that the current tariffs are hitting at a time when China’s economy has already been struggling with domestic challenges – and there’s no certainty those duties couldn’t rise again under Trump’s capricious trade policy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Every decision from what’s in scope to what can be eliminated should support the core objective: enabling employee compliance teams to act with minimum friction and maximum confidence, even with the constant uncertainty of regulatory change.—
Kelvin Dickenson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And with that comes a certain level of comfort and confidence and experimentation.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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When applied consistently, this approach improves operational flow and strengthens employee satisfaction.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Of the five states with the lowest satisfaction in the bedroom, four voted Republican in the 2024 presidential election, raising questions about the influence of cultural values, education policy, and political ideology on personal relationships.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The robot's performance matched that of skilled human surgeons, handling unexpected scenarios with composure and precision.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Jordan Walsh regains his composure Walsh was whistled for seven personal fouls in the Celtics’ second Summer League game, then was ejected from the third after picking up two technicals in a seven-second span.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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The premier’s critical comments two weeks ago came days after a Supreme Court ruling that upheld his defamation conviction, threatening a potential run for the presidency in 2029.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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Gasperini’s willingness to develop youth and his uncanny knack for maximising the potential of strikers hardened the conviction to write Sturm Graz a cheque.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Marian has this self-assurance and strength in herself.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
21 July 2025
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Beyoncé uses her artistic works, such as Lemonade and Black Is King, to promote cultural pride, self-assurance and personal expression, which enables her fans to find meaning in their lives.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
18 July 2025
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“Assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assurance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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