guaranteed

verb

Definition of guaranteednext
past tense of guarantee
1
as in assured
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 ensured
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 declared
to state clearly and strongly I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series

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Recent Examples of guaranteed Washing produce is always recommended, but this parasite can live in water and it's not guaranteed to be washed away. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 July 2026 Goldin, 25, is now guaranteed at least a two-way contract salary from the Heat for this upcoming season. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 However, as with any other loan or lender, submitting incomplete or inaccurate information can cause delays in funding, and timing is not guaranteed. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026 The deal could end up running up to three years, though only one year is guaranteed. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026 Doing so is the only way that other scientists can access the same specimens for further study — something that can’t be guaranteed with private ownership. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 That guaranteed good lighting conditions for taking pictures or video. — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026 The Wave percale sheets are guaranteed to lull you to sleep, like you’re being rocked by the gentle lapping of the ocean. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 Given that the one-piece is reversible, you’re guaranteed plenty of bang for your buck. — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guaranteed
  1. assured
  2. ensured
  3. declared
  4. bonded
  5. secured
  6. asserted
  7. certified
  8. announced
Verb
  • The three diffusers and two fountains, which the city assured were working properly, also help discourage algae growth.
    — Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • Moreover, passage of such a new compact is far from assured, particularly if the country’s nationalist opposition manages to mobilize effectively.
    — Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee sets up dedicated cooking facilities in Milan, Cortina and Livigno for the 2026 Milano-Cortino Winter Olympic Games that ensured a steady flow of rice, kimchi and other Korean food staples.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of ensured
Verb
  • Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue declared Valderrama Murillo dead at the scene.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of declared
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  • But the pair later bonded over golf and what Graham described as a mutual and irreverent sense of humor.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • On the other hand, if your dog genuinely enjoys the salon, loves car rides and has bonded with a regular groomer, the extra cost doesn’t buy much.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of bonded
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  • Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of secured
Verb
  • In the period that elapsed between the shooting and when police officers searched Langs’ car, there was time for a gun to disappear, Lowthorp asserted.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Education advocates have asserted that California schools are legally entitled to billions more under state law.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of asserted
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  • Jimmy, an 18-month-old German shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix from Europe, is certified in apprehension and the detection of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Those venues are certified by The Broadway League, the trade association for the Broadway industry, and each one has a minimum of 500 seats.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
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  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of announced

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