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as in to bond
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 to ensure
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 to declare
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 contract
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 pledge
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 guarantee
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Their revival — and smattering of superstars — guarantee that much.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Shipping firms say clarity and security guarantees are needed before normal operations can resume.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Verb
In California's June 2 primary election for the next congressional term, Wahab and Hernandez finished first and second, respectively, and advanced to the November general election, guaranteeing the seat remains in Democratic hands.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Their revival — and smattering of superstars — guarantee that much.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Noun
But the lesson in golf history is that there’s no guarantee.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Shipping firms say clarity and security guarantees are needed before normal operations can resume.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Golf provides the perfect setup for fathers to bond with their sons and daughters.—
John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Catholicism also bonds together our people, particularly our diverse immigrant groups.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Compliance officers These workers ensure that companies and organizations follow laws, regulations and policies, looking for potential problems to fix.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Furthermore, buildings must now identify backup service providers to ensure repairs can be made even if primary companies are unavailable or out of business.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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On a Saturday in March 2020 as the world was on the verge of shutting down in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Feinglos – then a senior policy adviser in North Carolina – was tapped to help the state declare a lockdown of the state’s schools.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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He was declared dead at San Jose’s Good Samaritan Hospital around an hour later.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Noun
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References to the president were also stripped from email signatures and communications, as well as papers like brochures, press releases and contracts.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Peinado said that a businessman who allegedly benefited from the government contracts and the consultant that worked for Gómez will also stand trial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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In return, Tehran has reiterated its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear weapon, promised to dilute near weapons-grade uranium, and agreed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz – concessions that don’t go significantly beyond its prewar offers.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Ukraine disrupts Russian supply lines Along with pledges of more diplomatic and military help at the G-7 summit, Ukraine has recently gained momentum on the battlefield against Russia’s bigger army, thanks to its high-tech drones, Western officials and analysts say.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But in June, nothing in the NBA is assured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The Big 12’s overarching thesis is that Texas Tech shouldn’t be able to play an athlete who has admitted to betting on his own team and who, the conference asserts, has placed thousands of bets on college and pro sports either directly or through an intermediary from 2022 to 2026.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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Trump has asserted multiple times in recent weeks the countries were on the cusp of a deal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Because the preliminary Iran deal leaves key details unresolved, further negotiations virtually ensure the agreement remains in flux through the election season — potentially thrusting the talks into the center of the presidential primary campaign.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The move comes after the Current paid the Utah Royals $600,000 to acquire Sentnor in a blockbuster move that was briefly an NWSL record for a deal between league teams.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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