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
One member of the Alawite community, who spoke on the condition of anonymity over fears for his safety, told NBC News that promise gave him little reassurance.
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
But sitting with that uncertainty is better than seeking reassurance, according to Kastens.
—Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
Develop self-soothing strategies, address personal insecurities and build emotional resilience so that your well-being isn’t dependent on their reassurance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The problem, however, is that Starmer has repeatedly emphasized that his brainchild will only work if the mighty U.S. is backing up the European reassurance force.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
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Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
But sitting with that uncertainty is better than seeking reassurance, according to Kastens.
—Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2025
Develop self-soothing strategies, address personal insecurities and build emotional resilience so that your well-being isn’t dependent on their reassurance.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The problem, however, is that Starmer has repeatedly emphasized that his brainchild will only work if the mighty U.S. is backing up the European reassurance force.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassurance
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The most notable other thing to happen on Thursday was Arizona State's Richard Figueroa, the reigning national champion from 2024, fell, forcing him into the consolation bracket.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the fact the bottom of the East is likely too horrendous to Miami to fall out of the play in is of little consolation during the longest losing streak of Erik Spoelstra’s career.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes with compassion can be extremely helpful.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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While Mateo's future had once been uncertain, his viral story has shown the difference compassion can make.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Evolutionarily, seeking help allowed individuals to form alliances and find solace in community support; this, in turn, helped in managing the stress of partner loss.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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One fan who appears in the clip recalled finding solace in Metallica’s music while growing up in civil war.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Shares of Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 7% and 1%, respectively, in sympathy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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And some had sympathy for what seemed like his intuitive habit, urging the creator and others in the comments to avoid judgement based on his past.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Reassurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassurance. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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