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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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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
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan was inspired by Israel’s multitiered defenses
Israeli leaders say the system isn’t 100% guaranteed, but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
There was no impetus from the public, there was no guarantee of what was going to happen to those women afterwards.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Verb
It was built after decades of fraud to guarantee that votes are counted, verified, and trusted.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan was inspired by Israel’s multitiered defenses
Israeli leaders say the system isn’t 100% guaranteed, but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Noun
Traditional baseball didn’t offer that same guarantee.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
There was no impetus from the public, there was no guarantee of what was going to happen to those women afterwards.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Shared physical activities like cooking, working out or running errands together can be bonding experiences and feel more natural than just texting or talking.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But few scholars have explored another trend: The growing number of people who’ve found that bonding with their pets becomes a spiritual experience.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Thinly sliced raw white onion and dill pickles bring the flavors into focus, ensuring nothing feels too heavy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The town of Pryluky, where the firefighter’s family and two other people were killed overnight, declared two days of mourning on Thursday and Friday, ordering flags to be flown half-mast and black banners displayed on public buildings.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Hit with what’s been declared one of the deadliest U.S. storms of the 21st century, multiple businesses and restaurants in the area were forced to close their doors, while others had to scale back operations just to stay afloat.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Hoji added that people should get proper legal advice before signing contracts that bind them to some form of confidentiality.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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Instead, the promotion did not offer her a new contract after her current deal expired following the loss to Wang at UFC 316.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Two recent rounds of direct peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul have yielded no significant breakthroughs beyond pledges to swap prisoners as well as thousands of their dead and seriously wounded troops.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Four new pledges, from four different states, chose the Broncos.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The board members, who will ultimately adopt the new 20-year strategic plan later this year, will help railroad officials shape the plan, Noland assured him.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Companies that issue stablecoins are meant to hold reserves of other assets to back their coins and assure buyers about their value.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The Biden Department of Education’s fact sheet—which was not a law or a regulation promulgated through agency rule-making—asserted colleges paying athletes for use of their NIL ought to count as athletic financial assistance within the meaning of Title IX.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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After a shock-and-awe run of asserting executive power — much of it now tied up in the courts — Trump’s full attention is now on the Capitol, where lawmaking is in short supply this year.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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The rally in healthcare has been driven by cross-border deals, positive drug approvals, and broad policy support.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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At the beginning of the year, WWD reported that Medik8 was exploring deal options.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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