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

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verb

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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
Noun
  • The guarantee would cover the lease and construction debt, not the Nvidia chips inside, which the two companies are discussing separately, the person said.
    Ashley Capoot,Kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • Though it’s long been considered a safe path to a high-paying role, an engineering degree is no longer a guarantee in today’s difficult job market.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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
Verb
  • Hernández now returns to the country to face corruption charges amid concerns that a weak justice system and his party’s return to the presidency will ensure his impunity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • What to know Stock’s campaign focuses on reducing the cost of living, funding schools and ensuring equitable healthcare.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
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  • 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
Noun
  • The city says state law prevents it from setting wages for private companies such as airlines, and a new provision in the state budget further restricts what local officials can do for contract workers.
    DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The Jackson County Legislature meets weekly to discuss and pass local ordinances, approve municipal contracts and set policies that have a countywide impact, particularly for the unincorporated parts of the county.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Although Wangchuk broke his fast on July 24 after the government assured him that steps would be taken to address the students’ demands, the protest kept growing.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • That single habit, repeated across thousands of deals, is the real reason influencer rates keep climbing.
    Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • There is currently a restrictive salary cap; Inter Miami CF worked around that to sign Messi in 2023 with a creative deal that included a stake in the franchise.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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“Guaranty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guaranty. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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