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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
Barbara Booth, CNBC, 9 May 2026
This addresses a critical gap in existing federal law, which guarantees only unpaid leave.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
The market no longer guarantees outcomes.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
This is a match that usually guarantees drama, considering the fixture has produced 40 goals in the past 10 encounters.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 1 May 2026
If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
So Section 326 of the Communications Act prohibits prior restraint and censorship, and the First Amendment guarantees free speech.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The letter also argued that the policy’s ambiguity violated the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which guarantees the right to due process before being deprived of liberty or property by the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Amazon won’t be making any time guarantees and instead plans to keep customers who chose the 30-minute delivery option updated on the progress of their orders, Tomay said.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Due to the strict resale policy enforced by the club and the Premier League, there are no guarantees that ticket holders who purchased through a secondary resale website will even be permitted entry into the Emirates.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Chandana had no guarantees that India would open up its launch industry to the private sector or even allow government payloads to fly on private rockets.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Not only does the grocery chain have a wide variety, the chips are also cheaper than your typical grocery store and are backed by ALDI’s many guarantees.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Verb
But travelers heading out on an expedition cruise should not assume the premium price tag attached to expedition cruises also guarantees premium emergency infrastructure, said maritime attorney Jason Margulies of Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 9 May 2026
This addresses a critical gap in existing federal law, which guarantees only unpaid leave.
—Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
The market no longer guarantees outcomes.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
By validating data authenticity, DNSSEC safeguards against attacks such as DNS spoofing and guarantees that users connect to the correct IP address.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
This is a match that usually guarantees drama, considering the fixture has produced 40 goals in the past 10 encounters.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 1 May 2026
If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
So Section 326 of the Communications Act prohibits prior restraint and censorship, and the First Amendment guarantees free speech.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
The letter also argued that the policy’s ambiguity violated the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which guarantees the right to due process before being deprived of liberty or property by the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Money-back and lowest-price guarantees apply to tax resolution services only and cannot be applied to any other services offered by Alleviate Tax Relief.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Iranian officials have also asked for their flag and anthem to be respected, and for security guarantees at airports, hotels and stadiums.
—Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Amazon won’t be making any time guarantees and instead plans to keep customers who chose the 30-minute delivery option updated on the progress of their orders, Tomay said.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Due to the strict resale policy enforced by the club and the Premier League, there are no guarantees that ticket holders who purchased through a secondary resale website will even be permitted entry into the Emirates.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Chandana had no guarantees that India would open up its launch industry to the private sector or even allow government payloads to fly on private rockets.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Not only does the grocery chain have a wide variety, the chips are also cheaper than your typical grocery store and are backed by ALDI’s many guarantees.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
At this point, those agitating against the merger might see their most realistic option being to lobby for conditions on the merger, such as job-protection guarantees or production minimums.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
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Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although her sons might not be interested in acting yet, there's another way Banks bonds with her kids.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Gore-tex construction ensures waterproof protection, while still allowing your feet to breathe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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This ensures all areas of the hedge receive as much sunlight as possible to maintain foliage on lower portions of the planting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The fiber-optic race is on in Lake County, or so declares at least one internet service provider building in the county, with the region proving a popular market that has seen a growing need for broadband internet.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Surrogacy contracts that treat preborn lives as transferable goods should be outlawed.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Heyman put the onus on Rhodes – the face of the blue brand – to make Gunther sign the contracts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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People are planting trees, businesses are making pledges, and communities around the world are looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Many other pledges have poured in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 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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Walker, who was recruited to lead Anonymous after 12 years of heading the Ford Foundation, asserts that Farhadi’s work is an inspiration.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Under the California law Lively asserts, the actress could be entitled to attorneys’ fees, plus treble and punitive damages, for harm caused by Baldoni’s defamation claims.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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But this number dwindles to just 22 percent in the festival’s marquee competition program, which features films that most often go on to win awards and land top distribution deals.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The club, owned by Connecticut Sports Group, led by managing partner André Swanston, forged ahead with its inaugural season in MLS Next Pro anyway, securing deals to play around the state this year.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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