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 Brooklyn Museum’s second contract guarantees annual raises and increases the minimum salaries for full-time positions to between $63,585 and $129,854, depending on position level. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 One rule of thumb is to always choose somewhere displaying the VPN sign outside—this stands for Verace Pizza Napoletana, and guarantees that the pizza will be made according to an exacting set of criteria. — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026 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
Noun
Aware of women’s electoral weight, activists are seeking to leverage that power to seek guarantees that such promises will not later be shelved. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 In addition, workers also secured minimum-hour guarantees, pay for all hours worked, and overtime protections including holidays and sixth and seventh workdays. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 The plant is expected to cost around $500 million and is being developed through a mix of equity and debt, with Circ also seeking grants and guarantees. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Results may vary depending on individual circumstances, and no guarantees of specific health outcomes or financial savings can be made. — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026 They should not be interpreted as personal endorsements or guarantees. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 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 At the moment, several teams have more players with contract guarantees than standard roster spots. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
  • Frozen soil that has held buildings, roads and pipelines for decades can start to sink as temperatures rise and the ice that bonds soil particles weakens.
    — Ming Xiao, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Realize that the cement is the glue that bonds the sand and stones in your mix together.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The shoulder strap that comes with it ensures that portability is easy and comfortable.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Doing so ensures the mulch remains toxin-free, biodegradable, and natural, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy garden environment.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 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
  • Flock Safety’s license plate scanners are being vandalized and cities have ended contracts with the company over community outcry.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Weeks later, Kao told his team Collins committed to getting the company $32 million in naval contracts.
    — Katie Nixdorf, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But an incentive is not a guardrail, and voluntary output pledges have a spotty track record.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Capital financial services giant project includes a $60 million investment by 2031, and pledges to hire hundreds of workers with minimum average pay of $194,000.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 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
  • Moreover, a broad cross section of the Israeli public asserts that Palestinians are not interested in compromise or peace.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Both Kushner and his fellow envoy Witkoff have described approaching diplomacy as businessmen, identifying what each side wants, resolving obstacles and brokering deals.
    — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In the corporate world, that can look like closing more deals, executing launches faster, making better decisions under pressure and even experiencing lower rates of burnout.
    — Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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