1
as in assuring
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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as in ensuring
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 declaring
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 guaranteeing
Iran has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) guaranteeing the right to transit passage, however, which complicates the legal questions.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Norwich offered a seven-year deal, guaranteeing a year as a professional player.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
For weeks, leaders of California’s Democratic Party have worried aloud about having so many Democrats running for governor that two Republicans could finish first and second in the state’s June 2 primary election, thus guaranteeing election of a GOP governor in November.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The Senate, by that time, had already left Washington, guaranteeing an extended shutdown.
—Justin Papp,garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Military experts warn seizing the island would risk American soldiers’ lives without guaranteeing victory, citing Iran’s proximity and advanced weaponry.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
But commissioners were cautious about throwing money at a sponsorship this late in the process without guaranteeing something in return.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Winning a war ultimately amounts to achieving one’s objectives and guaranteeing a favorable settlement once the fighting ends.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Norwich offered a seven-year deal, guaranteeing a year as a professional player.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
For weeks, leaders of California’s Democratic Party have worried aloud about having so many Democrats running for governor that two Republicans could finish first and second in the state’s June 2 primary election, thus guaranteeing election of a GOP governor in November.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The Senate, by that time, had already left Washington, guaranteeing an extended shutdown.
—Justin Papp,garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Military experts warn seizing the island would risk American soldiers’ lives without guaranteeing victory, citing Iran’s proximity and advanced weaponry.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
But commissioners were cautious about throwing money at a sponsorship this late in the process without guaranteeing something in return.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Winning a war ultimately amounts to achieving one’s objectives and guaranteeing a favorable settlement once the fighting ends.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guaranteeing
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If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bono shared a note with fans, once again assuring them that a new album is still in the works, and that these EPs are side detours on the way to a wholly separate full-length.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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Students compete in two divisions based on their level of training, ensuring opportunities for singers at different stages of development.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Noble says industry leaders declaring how AI is going to get rid of labor has sparked a significant reaction.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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The president has called to boost domestic energy and mineral production, declaring an energy emergency days after retaking office in January 2025.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The California Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 15, declined to hear Eastman’s appeal of a lower court ruling recommending his disbarment, essentially certifying that recommendation.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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But landlord advocates, including Apartment Owners Association of California President Jeffrey Faller, say the bill could face legal challenges for denying landlords due process, as was the case for self-certifying COVID-19 hardship during the pandemic-era eviction moratorium.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Williams has sued unsuccessfully, though not asserting the constitutional claim made by McCaughey.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Chapter 13 and the public’s responsibility Scott is not the only one asserting that the tools already exist for the public to access information under Chapter 13, also known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The two singers recalled their own girlhoods, bonding over growing up as tomboys during a time when it was stigmatized to prefer sports over dolls.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Logan and Hailey hit it off on their first date after bonding over their mutual love of cheesecake.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Uttar Pradesh government moved quickly as well, announcing a 21 percent interim wage increase on Tuesday, effective retroactively from April 1.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the late-night ecosystem were healthy, that appearance probably would have been announcing Johnson as the new Daily Show host, taking over for a permanent host who would be moving up to The Late Show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Rams were the first contributors to the program, pledging $5 million to the campaign.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Magyar campaigned on a clean break from the existing order — a message Democrats in the United States might learn from — pledging to prosecute those who’ve enriched themselves at public expense.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Guaranteeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guaranteeing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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