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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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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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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
Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
His administration has pledged naval escorts for oil tankers to navigate the strait and has guaranteed insurance for ships that lost their coverage from maritime insurers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
And even if Israel halts its strikes on Iran, there’s no guarantee Tehran will reciprocate.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Beyond that initial purchase, there will be plenty more ways to make use of the loyalty program, which guarantees everything from free shipping and access to bi-annual Insider Event sales events to a $25 off birthday gift and complimentary jean hems.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
His administration has pledged naval escorts for oil tankers to navigate the strait and has guaranteed insurance for ships that lost their coverage from maritime insurers.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
And even if Israel halts its strikes on Iran, there’s no guarantee Tehran will reciprocate.
—Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Back home, humans have bonded with aiyi, a species of near-omnipotent artificial intelligence that operates according to its own moral code.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said his administration's goal is to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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California declared a moratorium on offshore-drilling projects.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Roosevelt later declared his time there a glorious period of strenuous living and personal rebirth.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The union and workers agreed to return to work after the company agreed to return for two days of face-to-face contract negotiations beginning April 9.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last month, union members in New York and San Francisco staged a 24-hour walkout, after a strike pledge was signed by 95% of the staffers in the bargaining unit.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The next hitter, junior Michaela Hamilton — a Northwestern State (LA) pledge — followed with an RBI triple that keyed a three-run inning that pushed the Grapevine Faith lead to 4-0.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Altman assured him that Sutskever was holding firm.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Mas assured skeptics that all would work out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has asserted himself as the nation's top law enforcer in his second term, personally directing the attorney general and other top officials on whom to investigate and whom to prosecute.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The founders, who included Altman, Sutskever, Brockman, and Elon Musk, asserted that artificial intelligence could be the most powerful, and potentially dangerous, invention in human history, and that perhaps, given the existential risk, an unusual corporate structure would be required.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Norwich offered a seven-year deal, guaranteeing a year as a professional player.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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If a deal did happen UMG would be merged with Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, and the company would become a Nevada corporation listed on the NYSE.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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