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
The decision came as part of the new 5-for-5 NCAA rule that guarantees all athletes five years of competition across five academic school years, starting either at age 19 or with full-time enrollment. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 Notre Dame currently has a long-term agreement in place that guarantees the Fighting Irish four or five games per season against ACC opponents. Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 All that work matters, but none of it, on its own, guarantees impact. Kevin Campbell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Partnership could eventually reach 18 GWh The agreement currently guarantees the supply of the first 9 GWh of battery cells, but the companies have also outlined a framework for another 9 GWh. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 At stake are a number of awards that include the Premio Mórbido, offering co-financing of up to 20% of the final budget, and the Premio Fantastic Pavilion, which guarantees participation in the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 The complexity of the mind guarantees that generations of scientists to come will be well occupied trying to understand it. Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 Planting red hot poker in the fall also guarantees early blooms in the spring. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Neither wet nor dry food guarantees weight loss because total calories matter more than whether dinner comes from a can or a bag. Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The minor-league system offers hope, but as always, no guarantees. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 When comparing offers, look at the interest rate, repayment term, payment frequency, fees, collateral requirements, personal guarantees and prepayment terms. Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Those departments don’t require the same kind of guarantees as going after a $30 million painting. Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 He was released by the Cardinals, who owe him $2 million in guarantees, and signed to the Bucs’ practice squad. Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Lummus will also provide engineering expertise, performance guarantees, and project execution support intended to make the modular plants easier to finance. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Drafting a quarterback high in the NFL Draft is a substantial bet, without guarantees. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Paramount cannot make unlimited guarantees without undermining the financial assumptions underlying the acquisition. Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 There are no guarantees with a three-month outlook, and individual storm tracks will ultimately determine who gets the most rain and snow. Joe Ruch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
  • The mop-haired actor plays Joey, a spunky boy onboard who bonds with Maddie over having absent parents in the military.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Nigel Starck, too, argues that obituaries provide a glue that bonds society not in grief but in an aspirational reevaluation of our own lives.
    Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Stare decisis ensures that congressional processes are reliable and consistent.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If Sullivan declares a mistrial, the prosecution will then have to decide whether to retry or dismiss the case.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Below that line, oil can only be legally released if the President formally declares a severe domestic or international energy supply emergency.
    Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Both Brown and Espada entered this season in the final year of their contracts.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Those contracts included clauses calling for international arbitration, which seemed to reduce or remove the risk of unilateral government action.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But neither opponents nor his own Labour Party legislators have been able to grill him on the details of pledges made against the tough backdrop of mounting security challenges and economic pressure from the Iran war.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The increasing chances of being taken, whether one is in a church, mosque, school, on a trip to the capital Abuja or resting at home, is a grim reality that should not be the case given Tinubu’s firm campaign pledges.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures.
    Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The report asserts flatly that Zucker wasn’t truthful and danced around the same accusation regarding Ballmer.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Although the makeup of the New England power grid changed substantially over a quarter century, the report asserts that fossil fuel remains the principal source of generation.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Act fast to snag these $20-and-under deals before the long weekend is through.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Shop more outlet deals below, including an elegant candleholder, a luxe ottoman, and slim patio sofa.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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