- present participle of comfort.
comforting
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It’s a potent mixture to be comforting and intriguing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Drones could make schools safer, but they also suggest an environment more threatening than comforting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The more I thought about it, the more I realized there was something comforting about my conversation with Randy.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
"The support has been overwhelming, and it's been comforting," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Bake this comforting casserole in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the potato chips are lightly browned.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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