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reassurance

[ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr /




NOUN
security blanket
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More tolerant groups showed higher levels of reassuring touch, including what researchers described as "reassurance trains", in which multiple apes embraced one another in succession.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The announcement provided investors with further reassurance of Micron’s long-term business stability and addressed key geopolitical risks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Smart, entertaining and surprising, they offer reassurance that adventurous playwriting is not only alive and well but branching out into uncharted territory.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

“Investors will want greater reassurance that the cease-fire is lasting and not a flash in the pan,” he added.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Ophie forced a smile as Clara made herself visible and laid a chilly hand of reassurance on her shoulder.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

The senator has now been out of public view for more than two weeks, with limited official updates beyond the initial hospitalization notice and brief reassurances from his office.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

During its short-lived rescue attempt, the U.S. military contacted dozens of ships, encouraging them to break out, and offered reassurances that the Navy, using AI-powered drones, has attenuated the risk of sea-mines planted by Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

But despite management reassurances, the stock pointed 1.6% lower in premarket trading Thursday.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 2026

Hamilton's latest criticism comes after he sought reassurances that ministers had complied with a 2024 order to release legal advice relating to a previous appeal about inquiry evidence.

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

She was worried about her parents, just a few doors down, despite its reassurances; worried about why it was here and what it was going to do.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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