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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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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
These requests are reviewed individually, and approval is not guaranteed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
There’s no guarantee everybody in the class turns into a really good player and, of course, some of the ultimate grading of this group will depend on exactly what Barron’s role becomes and how extensive his impact can be.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Change up spaghetti night with this cheesy chicken version that is guaranteed to become a new family favorite.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
These requests are reviewed individually, and approval is not guaranteed.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Mean Green needed a win over Rice to secure a spot in the American Conference tournament or risk watching the last few games in the conference season play out after closing out its schedule with no guarantee of earning a spot.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
There’s no guarantee everybody in the class turns into a really good player and, of course, some of the ultimate grading of this group will depend on exactly what Barron’s role becomes and how extensive his impact can be.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Spring break at home can be a fantastic opportunity for families to have fun and bond through creative activities.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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The play allows Radcliffe, a deeply private celebrity, to bond with fans on his own terms.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Party leaders fear the growing possibility that the crowded field will split the Democratic electorate in the state’s June top-two primary election and result in two Republicans advancing to the November ballot, ensuring a Republican governor being elected for the first time since 2006.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Passing the baton ‘beautifully’ Another priority is to ensure a smooth hand-off to Aflac’s next CEO.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bahrain’s national oil company declared force majeure for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery complex ablaze.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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When an advisory is declared, impacted residents should not drink or use the tap water for preparing food or brushing teeth without boiling it first, the public utility said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The board approved a resolution authorizing the contract as part of the consent agenda during a meeting on Tuesday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Chevy contract was given to a prominent Republican donor, Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports in North Carolina.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Seniors Sawyer Dotson, a Lipscomb pledge, and Avery Webb comprise a lethal 3-point shooting duo.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But as its season continues to descend further into disaster, Musselman assured that things were still moving in the right direction ahead of Wednesday’s game against Washington in the conference tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Historically, assured access to space has meant having more than one way to reach orbit.—
Svetla Ben-Itzhak,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Polling suggests the political picture is more complicated than the loudest voices on either side assert.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Iran asserts control over the passage of tankers through the strait.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The private credit specialist will instead switch to periodic payouts funded by asset sales, earnings and other strategic deals.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 2022, Taylor signed a four-year, $80 million deal to join the Chiefs and became their starting right tackle after the departure of Andrew Wylie.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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