1
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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3
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
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That guarantees at least two new members of the board.
—Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right of both the president and his opponents to speak their minds and to give offense, even if that makes the process of governing harder.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
In a series of videos and during a press conference, the group emphasized the contributions of immigrants to South Florida, called on common-sense immigration reform that secures borders but guarantees compassionate treatment of immigrants, and stressed the constitutional right to due process.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The all-nighter proved to be costly for the Dodgers, as the Jays’ win guarantees the series will return to Toronto.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Mark Jefferson, the Tavern League's executive director, said the league would support more clarity in state law that guarantees Class B locations can have the machines.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
As Martino references, a four-year deal that guarantees one additional season beyond the club option the Mets currently have for Díaz in 2028 might be the determining factor.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The OutDry waterproof membrane guarantees that your feet can still breathe while protecting them from the elements, while the Adapt Trax outsole offers enhanced traction.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Rare earths, in particular, became a key sticking point, and earlier guarantees of a free-flowing rare-earth market never materialized.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Banks made riskier and riskier housing loans to subprime borrowers — and the government covered the bets with essentially 100% loan guarantees.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Maybe their contracts should be more incentive-laden with fewer guarantees.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
First, there are no guarantees as to how your money will be spent.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
None of that guarantees, however, that Díaz is still wearing a Mets uniform by opening day.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Two are on Saturday nights, which typically draw well (and one of those is against Toronto, which almost guarantees a sellout, as Maple Leafs fans travel well), one is on a Friday night, and one is on a Sunday afternoon.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
That guarantees at least two new members of the board.
—Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right of both the president and his opponents to speak their minds and to give offense, even if that makes the process of governing harder.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
In a series of videos and during a press conference, the group emphasized the contributions of immigrants to South Florida, called on common-sense immigration reform that secures borders but guarantees compassionate treatment of immigrants, and stressed the constitutional right to due process.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The all-nighter proved to be costly for the Dodgers, as the Jays’ win guarantees the series will return to Toronto.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Mark Jefferson, the Tavern League's executive director, said the league would support more clarity in state law that guarantees Class B locations can have the machines.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
As Martino references, a four-year deal that guarantees one additional season beyond the club option the Mets currently have for Díaz in 2028 might be the determining factor.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The OutDry waterproof membrane guarantees that your feet can still breathe while protecting them from the elements, while the Adapt Trax outsole offers enhanced traction.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Rare earths, in particular, became a key sticking point, and earlier guarantees of a free-flowing rare-earth market never materialized.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Banks made riskier and riskier housing loans to subprime borrowers — and the government covered the bets with essentially 100% loan guarantees.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Maybe their contracts should be more incentive-laden with fewer guarantees.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
First, there are no guarantees as to how your money will be spent.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
None of that guarantees, however, that Díaz is still wearing a Mets uniform by opening day.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
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Half-brothers Wirt and Greg certainly have their disagreements during their journey through the Unknown, but what bonds them in the end, like Lucy carrying her tired little brother Linus home to bed in Great Pumpkin, is fathomless love.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Since the split, sources told People that the actress bonds with their two daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tailoring your trip to your family’s interests ensures everyone feels included and excited.—
Christie Holmes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The musician, whose legal name is Cameron Giles, is asking a judge to issue a court order that declares him a co-author of the sound recording.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Grants would become available when the governor declares a state of emergency due to a disaster.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most contracts include what are called best efforts clauses, which means the ex-coach can’t hole up in Cabo and get his entire paycheck.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google and Fox fought over contracts last month, and earlier in October, NBCUniversal encountered a similar impasse with Google.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anti-corruption pledges are ubiquitous in political party manifestos, but no election cycle in India is considered complete unless news emerges of parties financing their campaigns illegally.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas now has 14 pledges for the 2026 class.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Malik’s boss is not happy that Malik doesn’t have a grip on the Crane brothers, though Malik assures him that Amos frightened Sarah into backing off — and that Dinah is tucked away at a safe house.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Though, as Karbler assures, between STRATCOM and the Pentagon, the government conducts around 400 kinds of rehearsals, exercises, and conferences to practice for crisis events like this, and that includes various cabinet members.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in the new guidance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asserts that federal law bars states from restricting medical debts from credit reports, arguing that only the federal government has this authority.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in the new guidance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asserts that federal law bars states from restricting medical debts from credit reports, arguing that only the federal government has this authority.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wayfair’s Wayday sale may be over, but there are still deals to be found sitewide on seasonal décor, furniture, rugs, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fall is the perfect season to take advantage of cooler temperatures and spend some time in nature—and REI’s early Black Friday sale is teeming with travel-ready deals that will majorly upgrade your adventures without breaking the bank.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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