GUARANTY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

guaranty 1 of 2

noun

ˈger-ən-tē

Definition of guaranty

as in guarantee

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation this fridge comes with a money-back guaranty of complete customer satisfaction

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Relevance

as in pledge

something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise couples exchange engagement rings as a symbolic guaranty that they will marry

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guaranty

2 of 2

verb

as in to ensure

to make sure, certain, or safe a house guarantied against termite damage

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as in to guarantee

to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of a watch guarantied to be water-resistant to a depth of 100 feet

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Recent Examples of guaranty

Noun

Last week’s announcement did not specify whether defaulted FFEL-program student loans held by guaranty agencies are covered by the suspension of involuntary collections. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The agreement included a personal guaranty from Kumeh, obligating him to repay the funds without requiring Lyte to pursue collections or legal action. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025

Verb

The reason the Justice Department and the FBI have procedures is to guaranty fairness, and not just fairness but also the appearance of fairness, so that people can have confidence in institution. — Fox News, 17 June 2018 Rodriguez said ViaGen cautions prospective clients that while the company can guaranty a clone that’s genetically identical to the parent, personalities are a complicated mix of nature and nurture. — Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 2 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for guaranty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guaranty

Noun

These products are more complex than basic term insurance, though, so buyers should carefully review policy illustrations, guarantees, fees and potential cash value performance before purchasing.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
But there’s no guarantee that individual vibe-coders using Claude would be so careful with their efforts, even with Anthropic guardrails against IP theft in place.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of guarantee

Verb

County officials responsible for issuing building permits have been accused of failing to conduct adequate inspections to ensure developers comply with safety guidelines and construction standards.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department aims to send poll monitors to all 50 states in the 2026 midterms, marking an ambitious expansion of a longstanding federal initiative aimed at ensuring election integrity.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of ensure

Verb

Directed by Claudia Estrada Tarascó, the film follows girls in a juvenile justice facility who bond over music and dreams of a Barcelona trap competition.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel of the same name, Klara and the Sun is set in a dystopian future and follows an obsolete companion android who attempts to bond with her new owner, Josie, a young girl dealing with an illness.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of bond

Noun

Unlike Mack, whom the Bears had to pay after acquiring him from the Oakland Raiders, the Titans already did the contract for Simmons, signing him to an extension in June that included a $20 million signing bonus.

— Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
And while there is a dead cap charge the team would have to absorb the remainder of this year and next, the cap savings for 2027, the final year of Jacobs' contract, would be around $13 million.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of contract

Verb

Rest assured, for many ornamental grasses, this is a normal and expected part of their growth cycle.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
Although several races have yet to be called as of Wednesday morning, enough elections are settled for the Democrats to be assured of winning both the House and Senate.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assure

Noun

Any plea deal must be approved by a judge before it is finalized.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Evers said Crowley also played a large role in negotiations on a $500 million deal to upgrade the baseball stadium where the Milwaukee Brewers play and to keep the team in the city through 2050.

— Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

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