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 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 The Players Era men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas has secured a five-year contract extension with Kansas that assures the Jayhawks three games in Las Vegas each November through the 2030-31 season. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 Etiquette does not require you to tolerate such behavior, Miss Manner assures you. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026 The work now assures that the historic structure is watertight—and ready for future generations of visitors to enjoy the spectacular integration of its architecture design and natural setting. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 My husband assures me that our German Shepherd might actually scare a bear away. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 His service assures that paying members have a seat on a large plane reserved solely for PriorityEvac members. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assures
  1. reassures
  2. ensures
  3. comforts
  4. guarantees
  5. soothes
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  • Nutrafol’s landing page reassures users the supplement can be taken alongside GLP-1 medication, focusing on hormonal changes, nutrient intake and metabolism as root causes of thinning.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the city reassures the public that each future phase of the project requires a public notice, a formal review and environmental evaluation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassures
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  • Worthwhile brands take pride in third-party testing, as well as first milking collection, which ensures the colostrum was collected within 24 hours after the calf nurses.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
  • At the palatial Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the lake's true grande dame, owner Valentina De Santis ensures her couches, pillows, and more are upholstered by Rubelli.
    — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensures
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  • Further video shows officers calmly evacuating two small children as the kids' family comforts them.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • This hearty chicken chili comforts those nursing wintertime sniffles.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Definition of comforts
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  • One is a structure, the other an outcome, and a five percent floor guarantees only the survival of the former.
    — Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Donalds has tried to defuse the issue by saying that SB 484, Florida’s watered down tech protection law, guarantees Floridians will never be hit with electricity rate hikes as a result of data centers.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantees
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  • With only three ingredients—water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid—the on-the-go spritzer soothes skin and fights bacteria.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of soothes

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