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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
Starmer and Macron proposed to commit British and French troops to guarantee Ukraine’s security. Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025 The Human Element Technology alone cannot guarantee AI success; human factors are equally critical. Aj Bubb, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Transparency in Failure: Sharing lessons normalizes innovation as a process, not a guarantee. Mary Hemphill, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, Trump has demanded that Ukraine give up its natural resources in exchange for U.S. aid and security guarantees. German Lopez, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • After their new arena opened in 2002, the rodeo trip became an opportunity for bonding through adversity.
    Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Aside from driving lessons, the father-son duo enjoys bonding over golf.
    Katie Mannion, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • His hands-on approach ensures that every aspect of Purus—from operational strategies to marketing execution—is aligned with a clear vision of excellence.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Hidden elastic panels inside the waistband ensure comfort.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Although its exact origins are unclear, the quote is often attributed to Napoleon, the French general who effectively declared himself emperor in the early 1800s.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2025
  • In Tennessee, authorities declared a state of emergency in Obion County following a levee failure that flooded the small community of Rives.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • All three agreements are contingency fee contracts, meaning the districts will pay the firms out of any monetary damages they’re awarded.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Kershaw, in his 18th and possibly last season, is making $7.5 million after signing a contract earlier this month.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Rubio's decision to boycott and his pledge to also skip the main G20 summit in South Africa in November threatens to further undermine the G20's effectiveness.
    MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
  • In the letter last week, Teamsters Local 700 Assistant General Counsel Laura Leahy said the union expected O’Neill Burke to honor a campaign-time pledge to voluntarily recognize a prosecutors union.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Still, those less familiar with her work will still enjoy the series, assured Follows.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Economists and Olympic officials assured residents the Games would bring an economic boom to the city.
    Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Hamas asserted that all four hostages were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
    Johnatan Reiss, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Similar to the claims in Trump’s executive order, the Army asserted that the medical needs of transgender people were onerous or impossible for the Army to meet.
    Natalie Shibley / Made by History, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Families and others rallied again Saturday night in Tel Aviv to pressure Netanyahu's government for a deal to bring everyone else home.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Such a deal would reduce US dependency on China, and provide significant incentive for the United States to boost Ukrainian security, a US official familiar with negotiations told CNN.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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