guarantees 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of guarantee

guarantees

2 of 2

noun

plural of guarantee
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as in pledges
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 guarantees
Verb
That almost guarantees that this roster will have a lot of turnover, as that’s become the new norm for KU (and most schools). Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 For many recent graduates, earning a degree no longer guarantees an easy path to employment. Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Lucotte pushed back on the notion that Palantir couldn’t provide the types of data security guarantees European officials desire. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 In reality, head coach Sean Payton has stressed since the spring that none of that guarantees the Broncos profound success in 2026. Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 28 July 2026 While the multiyear deal guarantees consistent visibility across major global competition cycles, its true return on investment hinges on digital execution. Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The reflexive response to a public-health crisis—to dispatch medical and law-enforcement teams to the front lines—only guarantees the swift elimination of precisely those responsible for effective mitigation. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026 Leading both genres reflects passion for programs for sure, but hardly guarantees a path to the big stage. Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026 Tracking the sky to such depths, such resolution and for such a long time practically guarantees that a bevy of weird and baffling phenomena will emerge from the LSST data. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Noun
The former Georgia senator and successful businesswoman, has led the SBA since 2025, overseeing federal loan guarantees and assistance programs for millions of small businesses. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Specifically, Apple reportedly wants guarantees that Washington won’t add CXMT to its Entity List, which would impose licensing requirements on working with the company. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Even if a firm passes the SBA lenders’ dependency assessment, there are no guarantees that the firm will receive full funding. Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Aptive guarantees free retreatments if pests return, but this does not apply to all pest types. Jay Sparks, USA Today, 28 July 2026 The union’s National Board adopted a resolution over the weekend that publicly opposes the merger unless there are certain production guarantees. Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 July 2026 While there are never guarantees, Trafford, on paper at least, has the raw materials to be their No 1 for the next decade. Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The lawsuit argues that the commission's position violates state law and the Wisconsin Constitution's guarantees of the right to vote and equal protection under the law. ABC News, 23 July 2026 Many of the housing units that have been built in Manchester’s city center, sometimes with support from public loans or loan guarantees, are expensive market-rate apartments; more affordable units are still hard to find. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
  • In the film, Field portrays Tova, the cleaning lady who bonds with the somewhat cranky Marcellus, an octopus wise behind his years, in Netflix’s screen adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Once there, Emily bonds with four other counselors — played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis and Ella Reece — who begin to explore their witchy reality together.
    William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • This approach ensures clients find consistent messaging and reliable service, fostering deep confidence.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Choosing the right kitchen backsplash prevents costly mistakes, ensures long-term satisfaction, and sets the tone stylistically.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Its exterior wall declares its name in bold black-and-white graphics.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS DINING HABITS — Actor declares one popular fry 'aren't fries,' igniting fierce online debate.
    , FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Apple’s faithful community will have synced up their mobile contracts to make an easy upgrade on a 12- or 24-month basis.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Jackson County Legislature meets weekly to discuss and pass local ordinances, approve municipal contracts and set policies that have a countywide impact, particularly for the unincorporated parts of the county.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • Those who reported the hazing were then urinated on, spat on and hit repeatedly by other pledges in retaliation for coming forward, the University Daily Kansan reported in 2019.
    Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Victim 1, however, told detectives that Pinder was the dean of pledges, James was the vice dean of pledges, and Dyous was the one who assigned Pinder and James, and also explained the hazing process, according to the warrant affidavits.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Etiquette does not require you to tolerate such behavior, Miss Manner assures you.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • Armand assures him that Lestat’s not dead and simply resting before the concert, though Louis has no reason to believe this.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The 2026 Neurodiversity in Business Report, based on extensive data, asserts neuroinclusion is now about strategic work design, management capability, and talent retention, not just awareness.
    Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 asserts that Iran can never develop a nuclear weapon—a promise the regime has made in the past.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • There have also been growing concerns that AI companies are propping each other up through a web of funding deals, with Nvidia at the heart of those worries.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • That single habit, repeated across thousands of deals, is the real reason influencer rates keep climbing.
    Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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