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as in bonds
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 ensures
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 declares
to state clearly and strongly
I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series
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as in contracts
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 pledges
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 guarantees
Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The company also guarantees its products for life, including pesky holes or tears.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
No state guarantees a chance for relatives to speak in court after a child welfare agency has taken kids from their parents.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Per Turismo Roma, the official website of Rome tourism, throwing one coin into the fountain guarantees a return to the city, whereas two coins promises finding love with an Italian.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Under pressure from that community, the government added a provision to the referendum bill that guarantees their treaty rights whatever the result.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of Band-Aid solutions, this is the moment for New York to build a system that prioritizes health over profits and guarantees health care for every New Yorker.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
These phrases shift the focus from a specific issue to someone's character, which almost guarantees defensiveness.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The top four guarantees them through the quarter-finals.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
If the surety determines the principal will unlikely be able to meet their obligation under the bond, that is when things like collateral or additional guarantees are brought into play.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
By converting up to two of those players, the Heat can create multiyear contracts with only minimum initial guarantees, affording team control beyond this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And that focus was really about job guarantees.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Ukraine also wants strong security guarantees from the West, which despite promises from its allies, including Washington, have not been formalized yet.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
So too are post-war Western security guarantees for Ukraine, without which Kyiv says Moscow will be able to launch a new round of aggression in the future.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Either could be a candidate for a short extension or perhaps a deal where some guarantees are installed in exchange for cap flexibility.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Legislature approved a budget last year that guarantees $50,000 to every community college campus that wants it.
—Calmatters, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The company also guarantees its products for life, including pesky holes or tears.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
No state guarantees a chance for relatives to speak in court after a child welfare agency has taken kids from their parents.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Per Turismo Roma, the official website of Rome tourism, throwing one coin into the fountain guarantees a return to the city, whereas two coins promises finding love with an Italian.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Under pressure from that community, the government added a provision to the referendum bill that guarantees their treaty rights whatever the result.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead of Band-Aid solutions, this is the moment for New York to build a system that prioritizes health over profits and guarantees health care for every New Yorker.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
These phrases shift the focus from a specific issue to someone's character, which almost guarantees defensiveness.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The top four guarantees them through the quarter-finals.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
In March, the Seahawks signed Jones to a three-year contract that includes $15 million in guarantees.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
If the surety determines the principal will unlikely be able to meet their obligation under the bond, that is when things like collateral or additional guarantees are brought into play.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
By converting up to two of those players, the Heat can create multiyear contracts with only minimum initial guarantees, affording team control beyond this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And that focus was really about job guarantees.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Ukraine also wants strong security guarantees from the West, which despite promises from its allies, including Washington, have not been formalized yet.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
So too are post-war Western security guarantees for Ukraine, without which Kyiv says Moscow will be able to launch a new round of aggression in the future.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Either could be a candidate for a short extension or perhaps a deal where some guarantees are installed in exchange for cap flexibility.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees
Verb
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Guess what bonds that group together?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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That would be Jinu, soda-popping demon who steals souls but ultimately bonds with Rumi.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Using all-natural ingredients when cleaning ensures safety for yourself and others.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The law also declares that contracts that support immigration enforcement are void and unenforceable.—
Stephanie Douglas,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Once a senior official declares something with categorical certainty, the system can feel pressure – sometimes subtle, sometimes overt – to validate the headline.—
Brian O'Neill,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Perry continued to preach the patient and long-term nature of his reshaping of the roster, emphasizing 2027-28 as when there will be salary cap flexibility when big contracts for Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan — and potentially Sabonis, if eventually traded — are off the books.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the days leading up to the deadline, Kalshi had several posts on X highlighting its event contracts on Antetokounmpo’s trade market and the fluctuating odds connected to the teams believed to be in the mix for his services.—
Jay Cohen,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other critics have questioned the need for any increase in Iroquois’ capacity, given the pledges from both New York and Connecticut to lower their overall greenhouse gas emissions over the next several decades.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most of that money went to producing and airing ads in which Steyer touts his wins supporting various ballot measures and pledges to break up utility monopolies to lower costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Funk assures that the softened, decomposing cardboard will allow plants to grow through.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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But there’s a method to the madness, assures the director.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Teams also have official pages on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, but the lawsuit asserts that teams’ X pages are used for real-time updates, injury reports and related data.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Netflix asserts that retail streaming prices will go down, arguing that consumers see HBO Max as complementary to Netflix’s service, and as such competitors like Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+/Hulu will be forced to keep pricing in check to fight for market share.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Younger shoppers are using chatbots for comparison shopping, finding deals, summarizing product reviews, and generating shopping lists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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But economists warn that such projects typically are bad deals for taxpayers, because stadiums are closed most of the time, generate only temporary or part-time jobs, and largely take away spending from other types of entertainment.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Guarantees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantees. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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