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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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2
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
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
Elderly people walk the streets alone —some rummaging through trash, others standing in long lines for the bread and rice provided by the ration book, the basic subsidized foods the state guarantees to every Cuban.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
An herb garden near your kitchen guarantees a fresh supply when needed.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 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
Minimum guarantees have become de minimis and are no longer guaranteed.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Such an entity, shielded from two-year political cycles and led by a board of scientists and business leaders, could provide the long-term loans and procurement guarantees necessary to bridge the gap for hard-tech startups.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
There are no guarantees in portal acquisitions.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 May 2026
From a long-distance relationship to blending a family of eight children, each decision required a level of trust that didn’t always come with guarantees.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Leading figures in the shipping industry told NBC News that until there is a long-term deal to end the uncertainty backed by specific guarantees, the traffic jam rattling the global economy will not be resolved.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
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
Elderly people walk the streets alone —some rummaging through trash, others standing in long lines for the bread and rice provided by the ration book, the basic subsidized foods the state guarantees to every Cuban.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
An herb garden near your kitchen guarantees a fresh supply when needed.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
European film professionals want guarantees that funding for cinema is locked into the AgoraEU budget, and not diverted to other projects or industries.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 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
Minimum guarantees have become de minimis and are no longer guaranteed.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Such an entity, shielded from two-year political cycles and led by a board of scientists and business leaders, could provide the long-term loans and procurement guarantees necessary to bridge the gap for hard-tech startups.
—Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
There are no guarantees in portal acquisitions.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 7 May 2026
From a long-distance relationship to blending a family of eight children, each decision required a level of trust that didn’t always come with guarantees.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Leading figures in the shipping industry told NBC News that until there is a long-term deal to end the uncertainty backed by specific guarantees, the traffic jam rattling the global economy will not be resolved.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Jerusalem is also seeking guarantees that any future deal preserves military leverage and freedom of action if Iran violates its commitments.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
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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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Take care not to overmix; keeping some larger pieces of tuna in the mix ensures a more satisfying texture, rather than something closer to tuna salad (delicious, just not the goal here).—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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The stretchy fabric ensures your toes aren’t crammed, which can lead to foot issues down the line.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 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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Last year, Linde announced two new long-term supply contracts with space customers and investments to boost production capacity.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Ogwumike is the president of the Women’s National Basketball Player’s Association, which recently negotiated a historic collective bargaining agreement, highlighted by the first multi-million-dollar contracts in league history.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Despite government pledges to restore order, large portions of the mining sector remain effectively controlled by non-government figures, who regulate access to sites, impose informal taxes and oversee extraction and transport networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals that have been announced are at best frameworks for future negotiations, including pledges to expand market access or invest in the US, with no enforcement mechanism.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All that said, Sawhney assures us that there is no rule against not tipping for flower delivery.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the months before that change, Sun asserts, its management had been trying to pressure him into investing more in WLF.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The filing Monday asserts that a shot was heard after Allen, who was outfitted with a shotgun, handgun and several knives, ran through a metal detector.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tariffs have been central to Trump's economic policy, with the president wielding the levies as a weapon to push for new trade deals.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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