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
Jackson’s abuse allegations initially made up much of the third act, but a past accuser had reached a settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be depicted in any future commercial projects.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
The warehouse becomes a secure vault guaranteeing the bank that the wheels exist, are in good condition and match the pledge register.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The outcome of competitive midterm elections remains uncertain, with historical precedent and current political conditions suggesting Democratic gains but not guaranteeing a decisive outcome that would require extraordinary constitutional measures.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
The warehouse becomes a secure vault guaranteeing the bank that the wheels exist, are in good condition and match the pledge register.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The outcome of competitive midterm elections remains uncertain, with historical precedent and current political conditions suggesting Democratic gains but not guaranteeing a decisive outcome that would require extraordinary constitutional measures.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guaranteeing
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Agreements made publicly available in court battles and public record requests, such as for El Salvador, Rwanda and Eswatini, have included language assuring that countries uphold international law around protections for refugees and against torture.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Window, Wall, and Portable Units To maximize the efficiency and usage of window and wall units, start by ensuring they are installed in an appropriately sized room with proper airflow.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Here, fruit tree experts reveal their top tips for fertilizing fruit trees, ensuring an abundance of delicious fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Trump has bypassed Congress’s constitutional role in the assessment of tariffs, budgeting and declaring war.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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At the urging of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation declaring the second Sunday in May to be Mother’s Day.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that will have a direct role in certifying future elections.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Within hours, a Virginia judge blocked the state from certifying those results.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The complaint also alleged that Cento makes many false references asserting the product is DOP certified on its website and Amazon page.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Councilmember Tim McOsker, who represents the 15th Council District, pinned the blame for the fire on Caltrans in an interview Wednesday, asserting that the agency failed on multiple fronts, including learning from past incidents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The calf has been bonding with his mother, Belle, behind the scenes and learning how to swim.—
Harriet Ramos
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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For somebody with a 12-person kill list, Etta has a total lack of urgency, working her two jobs, bonding with her two new besties and embarking on a wholly unconvincing love story with a college student named Matt (Tyler Tomás Perez, less appealing here than on Abbott Elementary).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Since announcing that Glasgow flights would return, Stevens said, United has been encouraged by booking trends.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Smart’s remains were not recovered in the latest search in Arroyo Grande, the sheriff’s office said Saturday while announcing the search had been concluded.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The McArthur standout was the second Mustang to commit to UM, pledging in March.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Hernandez campaigned as a foe of gentrification while pledging to combat homelessness and shift funding from law enforcement to unarmed crisis response teams and other services.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Guaranteeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guaranteeing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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