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
And the AdS/CFT correspondence essentially guarantees that anti-de Sitter space — which happens to be the space physicists understand best — is holographic. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Any lender that offers unsolicited financing, guarantees approval or requires money upfront before approving your loan should be considered a red flag. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 In a filing late Tuesday, administration lawyers argued that the ban does not violate the First Amendment, which guarantees the right to a free press. — Jocelyn Noveck, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026 Modern CMOs oversee customer data, technology investments, revenue programs and engagement across the customer life cycle, but none of that guarantees a voice. — Alexi Hatch, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 In the filing, administration lawyers argue that the ban does not violate the First Amendment, which guarantees the right to a free press. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The sentence all but guarantees that Weinstein will spend the rest of his life behind bars. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 The current contract, which guarantees state employees access to a pension and retirement healthcare once service requirements have been reached, expires June 30. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Here, diamonds bedeck both the initial itself and the charm clasp, because more has always been more, while a cable chain made out of 14-karat white gold guarantees a secure fit (not to mention long-term durability). — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
There are no guarantees that polling’s troubles – and persistent popular skepticism about the dependability of election polls – will be alleviated anytime soon. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Closing Thoughts Free returns and money-back guarantees are the floor, not the strategy. — Sebastian Dobrincu, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The two sides spent the weekend in tense discussions over Paramount’s commitments to remain in California and over guarantees for its production levels. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Ukraine is also seeking security guarantees from partners for a deal. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 At the moment, several teams have more players with contract guarantees than standard roster spots. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 This has triggered lower minimum guarantees from overseas distributors who in the past have been structurally key to deficit financing shows. — Stuart Ford, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 An important distinction to remember with AI is that its results are probabilistic, as opposed to being deterministic that can make guarantees, Zammit said. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 And filmmaking, unlike law or medicine, issues no license at the end of the program and has no job guarantees. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
  • Realize that the cement is the glue that bonds the sand and stones in your mix together.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Higher rates tend to slow economic activity by making borrowing more expensive and bonds more competitive with stocks for investment dollars.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Um, the system that ensures clean towels, sheets, and uniforms?
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This balance ensures that cutting-edge innovation carries an innate authenticity, where research and poetry coexist through the heritage of ‘il saper fare.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Jacquis declares that his talent is hubris and arm-wrestles Ify.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … — Vance declares Democrats ‘party of hatred,’ says party has moved beyond big government.
    — , FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • During his tenure, REP1 negotiated billions in player contracts and completed a successful sale of the firm.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Spain’s government has pledged to announce housing measures Tuesday, as protesters call for indefinite rental contracts and an end to evictions when no alternative housing is available.
    — Alicia León, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One of the pledges shredded the cocaine while Robinson added creatine to the cocaine.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Settlement conditions The agreement includes pledges from Paramount to invest in domestic film production, Bonta said.
    — Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The absence of genuine opposition all but assures the Kremlin will keep tight control of the Russian political scene amid mounting economic costs and increasing Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and online retailers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Then the celebration hits a sour note when Liz assures Alice that the team doesn’t hate her.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The government’s resources, Marset’s legal team asserts, would have been better spent pursuing other targets.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In many ways, the city reflects the film’s male characters, Villar asserts.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In cities like Atlanta, inking deals can rely on knowing the right people or on multigenerational relationships.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The $390 billion investment firm has 10 staff in its new ADGM office covering deals and investor relations, and is targeting education, healthcare, and infrastructure investments in the region.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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