guaranty 1 of 2

noun

ˈger-ən-tē How to pronounce guaranty (audio)
Definition of guarantynext
1
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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2
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

1
as in to ensure
to make sure, certain, or safe a house guarantied against termite damage

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2
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
  1. guarantee
  2. pledge
  3. ensure
  4. bond
  5. contract
  6. assure
  7. deal
Noun
  • Distance from the front lines is no longer a guarantee of safety.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Many of the housing units that have been built in Manchester’s city center, sometimes with support from public loans or loan guarantees, are expensive market-rate apartments; more affordable units are still hard to find.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of guarantee
Noun
  • Burnham made a small down payment on that pledge by announcing a tax cut on energy bills that will save the average household about 45 pounds ($60) a year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • As of this writing, only eight other members of Congress have signed the pledge.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of pledge
Verb
  • Les Bleus were then a penalty shootout away from retaining it four years later when a Mbappe hat-trick improbably wasn’t enough to ensure France became the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • This approach, exemplified by Al Jazeera and hosting the World Cup, ensured Qatar's survival and influence, even during the 2017 blockade.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • Spain strategically chose Chattanooga for its quiet environment, top-tier training facilities at Baylor School, and strong local soccer culture, allowing players to focus and bond away from intense media scrutiny.
    — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • And sometimes early-season road trips are a chance for a team to bond and come together.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of bond
Noun
  • On the tour of East Asia a year ago, Liverpool had to wear the previous season’s Nike strip and delayed confirming squad numbers as the new contract with Adidas didn’t start until August 1.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • And Bobo can breathe a little easier down there, especially now with that contract in hand.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of contract
Verb
  • Northwood Ravin held a mandatory community meeting during the rezoning process where the developer assured residents their streets would suffer no impacts, according to Sylvia Bittle-Patton, the leader of the Cherry Community Organization.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of assure
Noun
  • At that point, if a deal is not reached, the two clubs negotiate for the right to sign the player.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • These contracts do not represent all consultant contracts CMS has, and the Observer has submitted public records requests that haven’t been filled for other deals.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of deal

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