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noun

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
Save as a collection on MyRecipes Made with everyone's favorite seasonal vegetables and flavors, these dishes are guaranteed to be an instant hit at Thanksgiving dinner. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 Booking through this program grants customers guaranteed late check-out, a $100 food credit, and the potential for a room upgrade and early check-in. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Winning a national championship (or a Super Bowl) was no longer a requirement to get a decade-long guarantee from a national powerhouse. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025 Alex Bregman will be a free agent, and his re-signing is far from a guarantee. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • It was acquired as a limited series by Amazon; production was delayed by the pandemic, which gave the actors who made up the band—fronted by Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, as Daisy—time to bond and feel more like a real group by the time the show aired in 2023.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
  • It’s designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The pair played key roles in ensuring West Ham’s safety, and Nuno will hope potential arrivals have similar impacts.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Victory would ensure Democratic control of the court through the next few elections, just a year after Republicans won every statewide race in Pennsylvania.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • It was formed in 2017 as a coalition of jihadist factions and immediately declared its allegiance to al Qaeda.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Dominik Szoboszlai had just squandered a golden chance by firing tamely into the arms of Emiliano Martinez after winning the ball back high up the field when the Kop parked their frustration and vocally declared their unwavering faith in the Dutchman.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This allowed Simon Rolfes and Fernando Carro, Leverkusen’s managing director for sport and chief executive, to make a quick appointment without the cost of another contract buyout.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Institute for Policy Studies’ 2025 report, The Giving Pledge at 15, highlights that Laura and John were the only participants technically in compliance with the pledge since signing in 2010.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Over the past few months, the president has doubled down on his pledge of mass deportations, with escalating crackdowns in Latino neighborhoods in cities such as Chicago.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The shutdown was assured to continue into the next week.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Vance said he was assured the 25-24 vote in the Israeli Knesset was purely symbolic.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But though Pope had the final (non-)hand in the goal, it was made possible by a complacent Newcastle performance in which their midfield failed to assert control in a match which had been handed to them.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
  • So, the Carter and Alexander deals once again called DeJean’s status into question — especially since Carter is primarily a slot corner.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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