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as in bonds
to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of
the shop will guarantee all work done on the car for 30 days
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as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe
I can guarantee that you'll feel better after using my product for 30 days
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as in declares
to state clearly and strongly
I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series
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as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
the contractors gave us a written guarantee that the work on the house would be done by Christmas
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as in pledges
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
you'll have to give your car keys as a guarantee that you'll come back
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Recent Examples of guarantees
Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
An herb garden near your kitchen guarantees a fresh supply when needed.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this type of song will never go out of style.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this song will never go out of style.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Freedom of assembly guarantees our right to gather peacefully.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Tehran’s demands included the release of frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program, the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah and war reparations.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The reality is that the United States cannot permanently end this war without making bold decisions that leave no party satisfied but that offer guarantees to permanently end the fighting.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Right now, there are no consistent guarantees.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
However, the platform charges a 20% commission from the rental, which goes toward covering insurance and guarantees, customer support and user verification.
—Emily Canal, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Still, as the history of cannabis law and policy has shown, there are no guarantees.
—William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
These two claims were marked as lease guarantees.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In return, the players get eight-to-nine-figure guarantees.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
An herb garden near your kitchen guarantees a fresh supply when needed.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Other demands from the Iranian delegation included the release of $6 billion in frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program and the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this type of song will never go out of style.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this song will never go out of style.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Freedom of assembly guarantees our right to gather peacefully.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Tehran’s demands included the release of frozen assets, guarantees around its nuclear program, the right to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah and war reparations.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
This is not an area where spending more guarantees better results.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The reality is that the United States cannot permanently end this war without making bold decisions that leave no party satisfied but that offer guarantees to permanently end the fighting.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Right now, there are no consistent guarantees.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
However, the platform charges a 20% commission from the rental, which goes toward covering insurance and guarantees, customer support and user verification.
—Emily Canal, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Still, as the history of cannabis law and policy has shown, there are no guarantees.
—William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
These two claims were marked as lease guarantees.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
In return, the players get eight-to-nine-figure guarantees.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
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Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although her sons might not be interested in acting yet, there's another way Banks bonds with her kids.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This process ensures that the facility’s systems and structures can continue to function securely throughout the extended period.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Early harvesting prevents fruit from rotting and ensures better use of your tomatoes.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The judgment declares that the mother is not essential to parenthood.—
Eana Kim,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yeah, another year each on their contracts.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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John Gudvangen, Denver Thanks to the editorial board for its call for greater scrutiny of education consulting contracts.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ideologically, Massie resembled the dozens of Republicans who had recently arrived in the House; many were relative newcomers to politics who had run on pledges to cut taxes and spending, and to aggressively oppose the Obama administration.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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The international organization disbanded its KU chapter in 2018 after a scandal where pledges were urinated on, spat on and hit repeatedly for coming forward with hazing reports, according to a story in The Kansan, the university newspaper.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the months before that change, Sun asserts, its management had been trying to pressure him into investing more in WLF.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For Braylon, one of the most consequential shots in March Madness history opened doors in this new age of NIL compensation and endorsement deals, which had an equalizing factor in his decision between going off to the NBA as a likely first-round pick or spending another year in college.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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