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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
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
The document published on Wednesday guarantees the enforcement of universal principles, freedoms and fundamental rights as laid out in international conventions, including the International Bill of Human Rights.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
His understanding of individual rights was expressed best in the First Amendment, which guarantees no interference from Congress regarding freedom of the press—that right to publish as one pleases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Retail alone no longer guarantees it.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Supporters said the additional revenue would help fund city services, while opponents argued the increase could hurt tourism and hospitality businesses and provide no guarantees about how the money would ultimately be spent.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The United States has stationed nuclear weapons in several European countries for decades as part of its security guarantees to NATO allies.
—ABC News, 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
As Aiyuk retreated to the shadows, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the 49ers voided $27 million in guarantees for 2026, but that was done prior to training camp in late July, reportedly because of Aiyuk’s failure to comply with the 49ers’ rehabilitation plans.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Homeowners often believe that paying more upfront guarantees better energy savings.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Such is the nature of live art; there are no guarantees of any particular drama, depth, or outcome.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
If everyone in America agreed on religious, political, and artistic truths, there would be no need for our constitutional guarantees.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Verb
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
The document published on Wednesday guarantees the enforcement of universal principles, freedoms and fundamental rights as laid out in international conventions, including the International Bill of Human Rights.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
His understanding of individual rights was expressed best in the First Amendment, which guarantees no interference from Congress regarding freedom of the press—that right to publish as one pleases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Retail alone no longer guarantees it.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
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
Supporters said the additional revenue would help fund city services, while opponents argued the increase could hurt tourism and hospitality businesses and provide no guarantees about how the money would ultimately be spent.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
The United States has stationed nuclear weapons in several European countries for decades as part of its security guarantees to NATO allies.
—ABC News, 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
As Aiyuk retreated to the shadows, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the 49ers voided $27 million in guarantees for 2026, but that was done prior to training camp in late July, reportedly because of Aiyuk’s failure to comply with the 49ers’ rehabilitation plans.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Homeowners often believe that paying more upfront guarantees better energy savings.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Such is the nature of live art; there are no guarantees of any particular drama, depth, or outcome.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
If everyone in America agreed on religious, political, and artistic truths, there would be no need for our constitutional guarantees.
—Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
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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
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Potter starred in the film as Carin Fisher, a fellow student whom Patch bonds with.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Verb
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And Rowe Sanctuary, which celebrated 50 years of conservation in 2025, ensures that travelers will continue to witness it.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This plea ensures justice for Amira and the countless people who loved her.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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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How we are perceived is often not up to us, the painting declares.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The cap limits how much each team can spend on player salaries, but the math is not always as simple as adding up contracts.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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According to a report published by 11Alive, a company owned by Derek Dooley's brother and Kemp's close personal friend, Daniel, earned millions of dollars when it was issued contracts to put security systems in Georgia schools.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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After picking up seven commitments through the afternoon, the U gained two more pledges to wrap up its Summer Splash official visit weekend.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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The organizations that will navigate this moment well are not those with the most ambitious pledges or the longest sustainability reports.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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As a contractor for Spirit, the lawsuit asserts, AGI should have known that the airline was a company in distress.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Flávio Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing and asserts that Vorcaro’s money was used to produce a movie about his father’s life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Reviewing private deals The GUARD Alliance’s legal team is particularly interested in what was said in closed-door meetings between Independence staff and Nebius representatives in the months before neighbors started to notice heavy machinery moving onto Bly Road.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Instead, Cramer said the successful debut suggests investors remain eager to participate in new offerings despite concerns about a growing pipeline of deals.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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