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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
Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Players value guarantees so heavily that Patriots guard Mike Onwenu actually took a pay cut for the 2026 season to factor in guarantees.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
According to Rubio, that would require major institutional changes, including reforms to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, guarantees for opposition political parties to organize freely and the existence of an open media environment in which independent journalists can operate without fear.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The Adams Promise also guarantees free tuition and fees for any in-state, full-time student whose family makes $70,000 or less.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
That matchup already guarantees attention.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The whole idea here is to deliver high-quality documentary programming, but to do so at a pace that guarantees the subject matter still matters to consumers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Certifications can help, though Davis cautioned there is no single label that guarantees sustainability.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
It’s made from aluminized steel and finished with a nonstick silicone coating that guarantees your food will never stick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Jackson, who joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2021, signed a three-year deal with the team in February 2025 that included $35 million in guarantees.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
While there are a few ways to discourage the digging, there are no guarantees any one technique will work.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
These agreements can ensure that the host community obtains certain specified benefits, such as local workforce guarantees or infrastructure development, as a result of the data center project.
—Michael Helbing, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
First, trust needs to come through technical guarantees rather than geographic restrictions.
—Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
His four-year deal originally had $76 million guaranteed, though the Niners voided the 2026 guarantees last summer, and Aiyuk chose not to fight through the NFL Players Association.
—Sean Campbell, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
But Miami community groups, residents and advocates are not so sure of the government’s guarantees in light of recent events.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The 49ers then voided the guarantees in Aiyuk’s contact last summer, which Aiyuk elected not to fight with a grievance through the NFL Players Association.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
So state law essentially guarantees that results in close races can’t be known for weeks.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Players value guarantees so heavily that Patriots guard Mike Onwenu actually took a pay cut for the 2026 season to factor in guarantees.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
According to Rubio, that would require major institutional changes, including reforms to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council, guarantees for opposition political parties to organize freely and the existence of an open media environment in which independent journalists can operate without fear.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The Adams Promise also guarantees free tuition and fees for any in-state, full-time student whose family makes $70,000 or less.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
That matchup already guarantees attention.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The whole idea here is to deliver high-quality documentary programming, but to do so at a pace that guarantees the subject matter still matters to consumers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
Certifications can help, though Davis cautioned there is no single label that guarantees sustainability.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
It’s made from aluminized steel and finished with a nonstick silicone coating that guarantees your food will never stick.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Noun
That principle would likely be a major check on a judge from another state acting against him, though there are no guarantees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Jackson, who joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2021, signed a three-year deal with the team in February 2025 that included $35 million in guarantees.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
While there are a few ways to discourage the digging, there are no guarantees any one technique will work.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
These agreements can ensure that the host community obtains certain specified benefits, such as local workforce guarantees or infrastructure development, as a result of the data center project.
—Michael Helbing, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
First, trust needs to come through technical guarantees rather than geographic restrictions.
—Leonard Lim, Fortune, 10 June 2026
His four-year deal originally had $76 million guaranteed, though the Niners voided the 2026 guarantees last summer, and Aiyuk chose not to fight through the NFL Players Association.
—Sean Campbell, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
But Miami community groups, residents and advocates are not so sure of the government’s guarantees in light of recent events.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
The 49ers then voided the guarantees in Aiyuk’s contact last summer, which Aiyuk elected not to fight with a grievance through the NFL Players Association.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
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The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Verb
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It’s made from a soft and stretchy polyester-spandex blend that not only ensures extra comfort, but also keeps you sweat-free in the summer sun.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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For instance, its strategic partner Cone Denim is only a five-minute drive from Parras, and the group ensures that textiles are available by pre-booking and reserving fabrics, which cuts six to eight weeks out of the process.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Canadian government declares soccer, not hockey, to be the nation’s most popular sport among Canadian children.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The coach declares her team’s strategies as the best and most comprehensive in the country.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Anthropic spent this spring fighting a Pentagon supply-chain-risk designation that excluded it from Defense Department contracts, a label a federal judge suggested looked like punishment after the company refused to let the military use Claude for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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And that $500 million is just a fraction of what Tesla received from government grants, loans, contracts and regulatory policies.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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His opponent, Cepeda, pledges to continue Petro’s pro-worker reforms.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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There were rumblings Saturday night of a push to invalidate the results altogether, though the state party ultimately upheld the endorsement while giving candidates a pass to move forward despite pledges.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
Verb
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General manager Fredrik Harfors assures that there was never cause for concern.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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When the desert sun heats up the city, the elevated position of the outdoor pool terrace assures panoramic city views as well as plentiful space to relax poolside beneath an umbrella or chic cabana.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit asserts claims of legal malpractice and breach of contract against Balch & Bingham and Anulewicz.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Heinz asserts that their ketchup is shelf-stable due to its natural acidity but should be refrigerated after opening to maintain its quality.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Noun
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With the two combined deals, the base value is $35 million over four years.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The list below includes the best deals on residential real estate priced between $300,000 and $3,000,000.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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