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guarantee

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noun

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
Verb
Pitts agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with the Falcons with $36 million guaranteed over the next two seasons, according to ESPN. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 On the other hand, the hoped-for sharp drop in inflation is far from guaranteed. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
Noun
So, a constitutional guarantee of equality for women is still nonexistent. Martha Teichner, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Iranian officials argued that regional stability—including guarantees related to Lebanon—could not be separated from any lasting agreement with Washington and must be included in their negotiations. Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • Russert and Sanders Townsend have bonded over losing their fathers.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Mohammed and Artigas had bonded out of Miami-Dade’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
    Sofia Saric June 30, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
    Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Staghorn coral are in peril and were declared functionally extinct in Florida in 2025 by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Watch.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • But it was finally declared victorious after yearslong court battles.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • The spacecraft that will attempt to rescue the Swift Observatory was developed by Katalyst Space, an aerospace company based in Flagstaff, Arizona, which was awarded the $30 million contract in September 2025.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • The bidding process that won AllHere the contract had concluded months before the Carvalho travel to Washington.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • But its Defense Investment Plan has been repeatedly delayed as military leaders and Treasury officials wrangled over the cost, and critics said its pledge of a 15-billion-pound ($20-billion) boost to defense spending won’t be enough.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Continue reading … POLICY PIVOT — Schools quietly remove gender identity pledge from LGBTQ training.
    , FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Where an outcome that seems assured can be overturned in the final minutes to the collective roar of an international cast of thousands?
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Bennet is seeking to become Colorado's governor, while Hickenlooper is running for reelection, and neither is assured of victory.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Kavanaugh could have limited his separate opinion to asserting that Trump’s order couldn’t override a federal law, which was all that was needed to decide the case.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.
    Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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