1
as in assuring
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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as in ensuring
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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as in declaring
to state clearly and strongly
I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series
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Recent Examples of guaranteeing
Last week, Skubal won a precedent-setting arbitration hearing against the Tigers, guaranteeing him a $32 million salary in 2026 after Detroit proposed $19 million.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
And now the Senate is in recess, guaranteeing no funding compromise for DHS for at least a week.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Jason Lust claims the company reneged on the terms of a 2015 settlement guaranteeing him profit participation and executive producer billing on Pinocchio, Fraggle Rock and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Golden ultimately shrugged off the controversial move last week while guaranteeing a Gators’ win even if Bediako played.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The impasse is virtually guaranteeing another shutdown of potentially broad swaths of the federal government on the heels of last year's record-breaking crisis.
—Lori Comstock, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
There is another circular element to the deal where Nvidia's investment essentially helps fund purchases of its own products, while simultaneously guaranteeing to be a customer.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
All of the following are made and served from a single skillet, guaranteeing easy cleanup.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
And now the Senate is in recess, guaranteeing no funding compromise for DHS for at least a week.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Jason Lust claims the company reneged on the terms of a 2015 settlement guaranteeing him profit participation and executive producer billing on Pinocchio, Fraggle Rock and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Golden ultimately shrugged off the controversial move last week while guaranteeing a Gators’ win even if Bediako played.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
The impasse is virtually guaranteeing another shutdown of potentially broad swaths of the federal government on the heels of last year's record-breaking crisis.
—Lori Comstock, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
There is another circular element to the deal where Nvidia's investment essentially helps fund purchases of its own products, while simultaneously guaranteeing to be a customer.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
All of the following are made and served from a single skillet, guaranteeing easy cleanup.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guaranteeing
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White, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, passed the ball out where it was stolen by Atwell, who missed another deep 3 with one tick remaining, assuring KU the win.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Vonn tried to twist and regain her balance in mid-air but landed awkwardly with her skis perpendicular to the fall line, ensuring a brutal fall.—
Andrew Dampf,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wills must be in writing, not oral, so recording a voice memo into your phone or making a post declaring your intentions on social media won’t count.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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In October, the Air District lowered the threshold of fine particulate matter for declaring Spare the Air alerts from 35 to 25 micrograms per cubic meter.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2013, a federal judge prohibited Oklahoma officials from certifying the results of a 2010 statewide election that approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.—
Alexia Aston,
Oklahoman,
26 Jan. 2026
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This involves certifying the technology first while keeping two pilots in the cockpit to gather data.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But recent reporting describes ICE asserting broader authority through internal guidance.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That led to Chiefs and Patriots fans bonding on X (formerly Twitter) about their dislike of Bills Mafia.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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But through that collective trauma comes bonding.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kid Rock said in a release announcing the lineup.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rodríguez herself hasn't embraced meaningful public debate of the nation's problems other than announcing the creation of an advisory commission on political co-existence to be headed by Villegas' brother, Culture Minister Ernesto Villegas.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wealthy donors are pledging to contribute to these accounts.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 1986, during a summit meeting in Iceland, Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan surprised their staffs as well as the world by pledging the abolition of all nuclear weapons.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Guaranteeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guaranteeing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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