1
as in to bond
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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2
as in to ensure
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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3
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series
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1
as in contract
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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2
as in pledge
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 guarantee
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
But that high mark doesn’t guarantee most of the schools’ students are performing A-grade work.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson and the Jets have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract, which includes $90 million guaranteed.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
But that high mark doesn’t guarantee most of the schools’ students are performing A-grade work.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Noun
But life on the other side of World Series parties comes with no guarantees of future performance.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Third-party rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Jackson bonded with Ballard as both of them grew up in the Atlanta area.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Sharpe bonded with the character, Felix, in Dunham’s scripts and worked with Felber to write his character’s songs on the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Verb
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To keep a handle on public opinion during a high-profile celebrity trial, lawyers have turned to working alongside PR representatives to ensure an intact career.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Emergency management officials in DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Kendall counties all said communication between federal and local authorities is key to ensuring residents know what is happening when a significant weather system hits.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Exceeding the authority The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled in May that Trump had exceeded his authority by declaring an emergency to impose tariffs without congressional approval.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Just how confident is Vandy? Pavia last month called out Alabama on a national podcast, declaring the Commodores have the talent to beat the Tide again.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the losing streak, Posey opted to exercise an option for 2026 on Melvin’s contract.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
6 July 2025
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Years before signing a rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks, netting him $13.8 million in the first year alone, Cooper Flagg had a more menial job.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to Adams’ pledge, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Jim Walden have promised to protect retirees; but Zohran Mamdani has not.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The letter — and Vought's Friday pledge to pursue an investigation into the Fed's renovations — suggest that the Trump administration is moving to remove Powell before his term ends next year.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The French club’s Europa League participation next season was assured.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Buehrle famously had a couple of beers (or maybe more) in the clubhouse during the game after being assured he wouldn’t be used out of the bullpen, then got the final out in the 14th after Blum’s solo home run gave the Sox the lead in a 7-5 win.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Brown denies the allegations, and her attorney asserts her innocence, while the city seeks restitution and damages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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In his letter, Donovan asserted that the Chiefs had submitted a proposal to the state and received no response for six weeks — a claim Kelly administration officials dispute.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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