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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
Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
None of that guarantees anything when the playoffs begin.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Letting lawmakers investigate themselves guarantees selective outrage.
—Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Teams had until the end of the day to sign the 112-page document, which guarantees access to top-level Cup Series races and a revenue stream, and 13 of 15 organizations reluctantly agreed.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And yet, as both the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences ultimately proved, no amount of planning guarantees success.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Letting lawmakers investigate themselves guarantees selective outrage.
—Brandon Rottinghaus, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
If a program promises to erase debt overnight or guarantees specific results, that's a red flag.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Boris Muñoz, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Companies also face major risks mining in Venezuela without sustained security guarantees.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Major oil companies remain hesitant about Venezuela investments due to political instability, past expropriations and uncertainty over contract protections and guarantees.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Zelenskyy said the talks focused on security guarantees, monitoring a potential ceasefire, and rebuilding Ukraine as part of a broader framework for peace.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The Ukrainian president called for more pressure on Russia after further Russian missile attacks on energy infrastructure on Wednesday, arguing that the credibility of future security guarantees must be demonstrated by a response at this stage.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
The Phillies' qualifying offer guarantees that the team will receive compensation in the scenario that Schwarber signs elsewhere.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
This guarantees quality and type.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
None of that guarantees anything when the playoffs begin.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Letting lawmakers investigate themselves guarantees selective outrage.
—Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Teams had until the end of the day to sign the 112-page document, which guarantees access to top-level Cup Series races and a revenue stream, and 13 of 15 organizations reluctantly agreed.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And yet, as both the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences ultimately proved, no amount of planning guarantees success.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Letting lawmakers investigate themselves guarantees selective outrage.
—Brandon Rottinghaus, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
If a program promises to erase debt overnight or guarantees specific results, that's a red flag.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
None of this will be possible unless Venezuelans recover real freedoms with guarantees and civil rights.
—Boris Muñoz, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Companies also face major risks mining in Venezuela without sustained security guarantees.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Major oil companies remain hesitant about Venezuela investments due to political instability, past expropriations and uncertainty over contract protections and guarantees.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Zelenskyy said the talks focused on security guarantees, monitoring a potential ceasefire, and rebuilding Ukraine as part of a broader framework for peace.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The Ukrainian president called for more pressure on Russia after further Russian missile attacks on energy infrastructure on Wednesday, arguing that the credibility of future security guarantees must be demonstrated by a response at this stage.
—Reuters, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
The Phillies' qualifying offer guarantees that the team will receive compensation in the scenario that Schwarber signs elsewhere.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
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The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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The adhesive that bonds a child to a sports team is one of the most powerful elements in the universe.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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By removing microscopic defects and smoothing the surface, this coating ensures efficient energy flow while preventing the cell from disintegrating under intense heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Waiting until spring to do your pruning and garden cleanup ensures that these beneficial insects have a place to shelter during the colder months.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Greenland is part of Denmark, a fellow member of NATO (Article 5 of NATO’s charter declares that an attack on one is an attack on all).—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The trend began in the 1920s with singer Josephine Baker (the most popular Black female star of the 1920s) and 1930's Betty Boop, both of whom Mallet declares the queens of the kiss curl.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Israeli defense exports rose 13% last year, with major contracts signed for Israeli defense technology including its advanced multi-layered aerial defense systems.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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The contracts mostly were for time-sensitive disaster response work.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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New Year’s resolutions can be a helpful push toward progress, but many of us make the same pledges each year, with little success.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marharyta Fal / Frontliner via Getty Images Until recently, much of the allies’ focus was on pledges of military aid for Ukraine’s forces and possible contributions to an international reassurance force.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Soft, Layered Lighting Soft, layered lighting calms every room instantly, Saab assures.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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While the division championship assures them a home game in the first round of the playoffs, the Broncos still have a lot to play for next weekend against the Chargers.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since Aries are known for their bravado and eagerness to win, Max’s vibe aligns with the overall way the Fire sign asserts its strength and power.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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There are so many deals on great bags right now, including an unbelievable 84 percent off the Max Studio Pc 3‑piece Luggage Set.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Best Amazon Bakeware Deals Staub, Nordic Ware, Cuisinart, and more are just some of the brands with noteworthy deals on bakeware right now.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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