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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3
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
But commissioners were cautious about throwing money at a sponsorship this late in the process without guaranteeing something in return.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The lack of a Democratic frontrunner has raised the prospect that Hilton and Bianco, sheriff of Riverside County, could claim the top two slots in the June 2 primary, effectively guaranteeing a Republican general election faceoff in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 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
But facing a massive hole in its budget, Gavi’s board in December decided in the future to save money by only guaranteeing that vaccine up to age 10 when a country first debuts it.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Still, there may not be a solution that preserves all the benefits of the current system while also guaranteeing higher pay.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The last-second move — which came after Garcia had earlier filed paperwork to run for reelection — made it so his chief of staff and preferred successor, Patty Garcia (no relation), was the only major Democrat to appear on the ballot, virtually guaranteeing her election in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The agreements reached between Kurdish leadership and the central government in Syria in January have been lauded by some as historic gains guaranteeing unprecedented rights and lamented by others as a clear defeat for the greater goal of maintaining autonomy in a decentralized Syria.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Items describing Civil Rights in Florida, the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage, and the War of 1812 were also flagged.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The lack of a Democratic frontrunner has raised the prospect that Hilton and Bianco, sheriff of Riverside County, could claim the top two slots in the June 2 primary, effectively guaranteeing a Republican general election faceoff in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 24 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
But facing a massive hole in its budget, Gavi’s board in December decided in the future to save money by only guaranteeing that vaccine up to age 10 when a country first debuts it.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Still, there may not be a solution that preserves all the benefits of the current system while also guaranteeing higher pay.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The last-second move — which came after Garcia had earlier filed paperwork to run for reelection — made it so his chief of staff and preferred successor, Patty Garcia (no relation), was the only major Democrat to appear on the ballot, virtually guaranteeing her election in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The agreements reached between Kurdish leadership and the central government in Syria in January have been lauded by some as historic gains guaranteeing unprecedented rights and lamented by others as a clear defeat for the greater goal of maintaining autonomy in a decentralized Syria.
—Lily Hindy, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Items describing Civil Rights in Florida, the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage, and the War of 1812 were also flagged.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guaranteeing
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Several hundred Australian fuel stations are out of either gasoline or diesel despite Australian ministers assuring the public the market is well supplied.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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At his sentencing, Cooper recalls a prosecutor assuring her that oversight would not end with the judge’s sentence of 15 years' probation.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pyongyang still faces major technical barriers before fielding a fully reliable intercontinental ballistic missile, especially ensuring a warhead can survive atmospheric reentry.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Castillo teaches Son Jarocho to youth in Barrio Logan, ensuring the rich tradition will continue.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The White House is considering a menu of options, including declaring a national emergency to pay the TSA workers, a move that would be a politically fraught and almost certain to face legal challenges.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Qalibaf, in his statements issued via social media, has been unambiguous in declaring that those reports are entirely false.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The agency decided to press ahead with a launch attempt in April, formally certifying the rocket and spacecraft for flight.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The federation’s guidelines aren’t oriented toward certifying an entire state.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Most people are happy to see Becca asserting herself, but others are only happy for her as long as Adam is another resident and not a staff member.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Kavanaugh was defending a state’s right to require ballots to be received by Election Day, not asserting that all states must do so.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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The all-inclusive Amazing Family Program fosters bonding through activities like yoga, treasure hunts, and family story time.—
Sheryl Nance Nash,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The little guy is healthy, active and already bonding with his experienced mom — and the zoo says the public will get to meet him soon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, cage announcer Bruce Buffer caused confusion by reading the scores incorrectly, announcing totals that favored Fortune’s opponent.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Sutter County Central Committee’s money began rolling in after Republican legislative leaders emailed a letter to lobbyists in Sacramento in July 2025, announcing the group would be breaking away from fundraising with the state party.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The effort to stop evictions linked to Operation Metro Surge could cost about $32 million, according to the philanthropic organization pledging about half of that amount in an effort to help.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That moved nine pharmaceutical companies to buy newspaper ads pledging not to release any vaccines before they were proved safe and effective.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Guaranteeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guaranteeing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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