guaranteed
adjective
guar·an·teed
ˌger-ən-ˈtēd 
ˌgär-,
ˌga-rən-,
also ˈger-ən-ˌtēd,
or ˈgär-ən-,
ˈga-rən-
1
: assured with a guarantee (see guarantee entry 2 sense 3) : protected or promised by a guarantee
a guaranteed annual wage
a guaranteed loan
In some California locales … public-safety workers can pull down truly swank livings, given their salaries, health benefits and guaranteed pension payouts.—
Amanda Ripley
Amanda Ripley2
: certain to have a specified result or effect
… the structural imbalance between rich cities and poor countrysides produces economic relations guaranteed to bring out the worst in people.—Raj Patel
Raj PatelShe transforms the discussion of ideas into a gratuitous spectacle of anger and aggression guaranteed to elevate the Nielsen ratings …—Daniel Harris
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Rivers has echoed that same sentiment and highlighted the play of Amir Coffey, who is on a non-guaranteed contract, following the Bucks’ first on-court session of camp.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Indiana Pacers are adding depth to their backcourt, agreeing to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with free agent guard Monte Morris, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Davis went into the summer with a non-guaranteed contract for the 2025-26 season.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Combined with guaranteed placement, and only a one-time fee, the service speaks for itself.
—Jacob Roach, Wired News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Indiana Pacers are adding depth to their backcourt, agreeing to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with free agent guard Monte Morris, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Davis went into the summer with a non-guaranteed contract for the 2025-26 season.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Combined with guaranteed placement, and only a one-time fee, the service speaks for itself.
—Jacob Roach, Wired News, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Guaranteed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guaranteed. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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