assure
verb (used with object)
to declare earnestly to; inform or tell positively; state with confidence to.
assuring
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present participleof assure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But every time it comes up, tech leaders always seem to be hedging: assuring us that limits are high, adjustable and there’s always a process for increasing them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was assuring reporters that Blanche’s nomination would be back as soon as next week, after “a resolution on the issues that Senators Cornyn and Tillis raised.”
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Some in the real-estate industry encouraged aspiring buyers to “date the rate, marry the house,” assuring them that they could refinance when rates dropped.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Amalia’s aunt's guesthouse has a painted porch and a cheerful sign hanging out front, assuring guests that they're open for the winter.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
