1
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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2
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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3
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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1
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
Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Companies protect workers’ livelihoods by guaranteeing employment and covering training costs, showing that their adaptability and human judgment are valuable assets.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
For a moment, there was optimism that a security guarantee could be hammered out.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
During his confirmation hearing for labor secretary, Acosta had said based on the evidence, his office decided a plea that guarantees someone goes to jail is a good thing.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Companies protect workers’ livelihoods by guaranteeing employment and covering training costs, showing that their adaptability and human judgment are valuable assets.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Old Orchard Beach police chief isn’t the only person to discover that the government’s verification system doesn’t come with a guarantee.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
For a moment, there was optimism that a security guarantee could be hammered out.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Few things bond a team like winning a Champions League, and no doubt Slegers has them laser-focused.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s not to say that there’s no warmth, though — bonding with my band (the amazing Sarah Register, Camilla Charlesworth, and Madi Vogt) and seeing old friends.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
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David Becker, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research, which works with election officials of both parties to ensure secure elections, said ballots are the most verifiable and recountable in history with only Louisiana not voting on paper.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a rare act of defiance, the union remained on strike even after the Canada Industrial Relations Board declared its action unlawful.—
Nathan Gomes,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque earlier this year, saying that a significant uptick in crime warranted the help of the state's National Guard.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An employee doing contract work at the BNSF Automotive Distribution Center in El Mirage has died after being trapped under a heavy metal plate, the El Mirage Police Department said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The lower job total was part of a contract between the state and the company received by the Journal Sentinel through a public records request.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The latest clash between French lawmakers over reducing the country’s hefty public deficit could see its defense spending pledges fall to the wayside, analysts say.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Shasti Conrad, a current DNC vice chairwoman who replaced Hogg, championed the neutrality pledge in her remarks during the committee meeting.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stephen Kolek was assured of one thing on Saturday night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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But be assured, one familiar face will make the move to West McKinley Avenue and North 6th Street, where the new museum is expected to open in early 2027.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Offensive line coach Alex Mirabal said as much in late July, asserting that Okunlola — a former five-star recruit — could start at any ACC school.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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For now, the field remains divided, with candidates maneuvering to prove their loyalty to Trump while Kemp tries to assert his influence.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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As history demonstrates, peace deals can be thrown overboard when an aggressor senses an opportunity to gain advantage.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The law currently gives prosecutors too much leverage in the courtroom and pressures defendants to take a plea deal over defending themselves at trial, Preston said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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