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Definition of guaranteenext
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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2
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
Verb
Keep scrolling to shop 14 favorites that are guaranteed to fill your home with a little Christmas magic—all for under $100. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026 The result might keep all three South Georgia region rivals in the top eight of the GHSA’s 7A Post Season Rankings standings, guaranteeing them home playoff games through the first two rounds of the 32-team draw. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
There’s no guarantee Trump will notice or care about prediction markets this week. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026 There’s no guarantee, however, that throwing more money at the problem will work. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • The two had met at the University of Montana — Meloy was studying creative writing, while Ellis was in the art department — and bonded over their love of folklore.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Unable to speak the language, Teresa nevertheless bonds with Milena (Ana Marija Veselcic), another outsider in the community.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Pilots can reduce the risk by checking GPS reception and compass warnings before takeoff, selecting an appropriate RTH altitude and ensuring the home point has been recorded correctly.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Covering outdoor spigots and ensuring doors and windows are sealed tight are just a few of the items to check off the list.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • After the first Taibaan film, Srinuan borrowed Marvel’s habit of announcing a slate, declaring a universe before any scripts existed to push himself to keep working.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Its enduring contribution to the state, the university itself often declares, is rooted in the quality of the education students receive.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Fresh off a max contract extension, Reaves has had a quiet yet ruthlessly efficient start to the year in Doncic’s shadow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Chicago parking garage workers have ratified a new contract one day after reaching a tentative deal that ended a four-day strike.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Delegates, meeting in the Turkish Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, will come under pressure to develop new pledges for climate action while implementing previous promises.
    — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Bloomfield neglects to mention that SED rejected the federal government’s anti-DEI pledge within 24 hours.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The road is going to be long, and the next game is not assured.
    — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile passengers should be assured that aviation security measures will continue to ensure the highest levels of public safety.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • With the game fully in hand, junior center Clara Silva asserted herself in the second half with six straight points to extend TCU’s lead to 68-18 as the Horned Frogs leaned on Silva’s size to punish the Lions’ front court off the pick and roll.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In 2024, Heggy co-authored a report asserting that development is rapidly deteriorating California’s coast, leading to shrinking shorelines and disappearing sand.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In a similar situation last year, the Dodgers brought him back on a one-year deal.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Russian and Ukrainian governments remain far apart on key elements of any prospective deal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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