as in reassured
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as in assured
to ease the grief or distress of
the first responders did their best to comfort the victims of the terrible tornado
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comforted
Verb
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Rest assured, the play makes liberal use of the Netflix show’s signature electro-ethereal theme music.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
The process begins with a bit of grating, but rest assured that this is the most labor-intensive step of the 30-minute recipe.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our stories are sharp, fearless, and unafraid to challenge convention.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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In conversation, Carpenter is funny and self-deprecating, unafraid of speaking his mind and perhaps even interested in ruffling feathers.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.—
Sean Gould,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The 19-year-old, who plays for the Kansas City Current, roamed about central midfield Tuesday night with Albert and distinguished herself with her brave defending and positioning, according to Hayes.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether Flick would be brave and take a punt on the veteran by throwing him straight into the back line was another matter entirely, though.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The doc observes students shaping and driving courageous forms of conversation among themselves and with their institutions.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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John Lewis John Lewis, born in 1940 in Troy, Alabama, was a son of sharecroppers who became one of the most courageous and enduring voices of the Civil Rights Movement.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Comforted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comforted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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