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as in bonds
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 ensures
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 declares
to state clearly and strongly
I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series
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as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
the contractors gave us a written guarantee that the work on the house would be done by Christmas
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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
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
That matchup already guarantees attention.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The whole idea here is to deliver high-quality documentary programming, but to do so at a pace that guarantees the subject matter still matters to consumers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Certifications can help, though Davis cautioned there is no single label that guarantees sustainability.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
It’s made from aluminized steel and finished with a nonstick silicone coating that guarantees your food will never stick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The document published on Wednesday guarantees the enforcement of universal principles, freedoms and fundamental rights as laid out in international conventions, including the International Bill of Human Rights.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
His understanding of individual rights was expressed best in the First Amendment, which guarantees no interference from Congress regarding freedom of the press—that right to publish as one pleases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Retail alone no longer guarantees it.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Iran’s negotiators expressed defiance, saying there was ‘no trust in guarantees or words’ from the American side.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The key goal, opposition leaders said, is the organization of a new presidential contest with broad guarantees.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
When perception workloads spike, sensors degrade or timing becomes inconsistent, most systems lack the guarantees needed to respond predictably.
—John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill contains still other features that are likely to spark discussion, such as offering athletes health care protections and scholarship guarantees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The press headlines last week were naturally driven by the trophy pictures, the outcomes for which were largely predetermined by guarantees coming from a relatively small number of individuals in the market.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Sandisk has laid out a new business model to capitalize on the strong demand for memory, laying out clear remaining performance obligations and financial guarantees loaded with prepayments, according to Barclays.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That said, Martinis—an expert on scaling up quantum hardware—notes there are no guarantees that million-qubit computers will ever be created.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Verb
The Adams Promise also guarantees free tuition and fees for any in-state, full-time student whose family makes $70,000 or less.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
That matchup already guarantees attention.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The whole idea here is to deliver high-quality documentary programming, but to do so at a pace that guarantees the subject matter still matters to consumers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Certifications can help, though Davis cautioned there is no single label that guarantees sustainability.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
It’s made from aluminized steel and finished with a nonstick silicone coating that guarantees your food will never stick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The document published on Wednesday guarantees the enforcement of universal principles, freedoms and fundamental rights as laid out in international conventions, including the International Bill of Human Rights.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
His understanding of individual rights was expressed best in the First Amendment, which guarantees no interference from Congress regarding freedom of the press—that right to publish as one pleases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Retail alone no longer guarantees it.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
If everyone in America agreed on religious, political, and artistic truths, there would be no need for our constitutional guarantees.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Iran’s negotiators expressed defiance, saying there was ‘no trust in guarantees or words’ from the American side.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The key goal, opposition leaders said, is the organization of a new presidential contest with broad guarantees.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
When perception workloads spike, sensors degrade or timing becomes inconsistent, most systems lack the guarantees needed to respond predictably.
—John Wall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Cruz-Cantwell bill contains still other features that are likely to spark discussion, such as offering athletes health care protections and scholarship guarantees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
The press headlines last week were naturally driven by the trophy pictures, the outcomes for which were largely predetermined by guarantees coming from a relatively small number of individuals in the market.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
Sandisk has laid out a new business model to capitalize on the strong demand for memory, laying out clear remaining performance obligations and financial guarantees loaded with prepayments, according to Barclays.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 May 2026
That said, Martinis—an expert on scaling up quantum hardware—notes there are no guarantees that million-qubit computers will ever be created.
—Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
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The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Flexible check-in ensures a stress-less experience.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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How we are perceived is often not up to us, the painting declares.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Noun
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And the trucking firms that Target contracts with can operate with fuller loads.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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After picking up seven commitments through the afternoon, the U gained two more pledges to wrap up its Summer Splash official visit weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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The organizations that will navigate this moment well are not those with the most ambitious pledges or the longest sustainability reports.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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That assures that their rural concerns will get no more attention in Congress than Black Louisianans will receive in a state dominated by conservative white voters.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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As a contractor for Spirit, the lawsuit asserts, AGI should have known that the airline was a company in distress.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Flávio Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing and asserts that Vorcaro’s money was used to produce a movie about his father’s life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Prime members can access thousands of deals across all major categories, including electronics, camping gear, clothing essentials, comfortable shoes, premium beauty products, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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