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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
Hall’s departure is the latest move that guarantees the roster will undergo a massive overhaul in the offseason. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025 Travelers can explain any extenuating circumstances, like needing to care for a sick relative, but entry is not guaranteed. Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Boost offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, but there are a few prerequisites. Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 Because there’s no guarantee, honestly, that rest is going to make anything better. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • After this, everyone met in the paddock, were instructors and participants brought the three horses, Lulu, Churro, and Warrior, to groom them and start bonding with them, by taking the time to understand each other.
    Maïna Durafour, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
  • That is also the ideal time-frame to bond with new owners.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Two pouch compartments are there to ensure your phone doesn’t get tossed around in a larger overnight bag during trips (ditto for sunglasses and even your go-to setting spray).
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • What was a eulogy if not a last chance to declare thoughts and feelings that have been withheld?
    David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • On Saturday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, citing potentially record rainfall in areas unaccustomed to flooding.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The requirement of Lutnick's approval on contracts and extensions over $100,000 also is having ripple effects for contractors around the country as some contracts expire or are canceled because the time to review them has elapsed.
    Andrew Freedman, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Valid emergency room visits are covered by the in-network rate regardless of the contract.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That's pretty non-committal, and Musk doesn't always follow through on pledges to step down from senior roles.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Kazakhstan, a vast steppe nation with rich energy and agricultural resources, led with $43.8 billion last year, ahead of its target to hit $40 billion in annual two-way trade with China by 2030 — a pledge made by the country’s president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in 2023.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Strategically, too, trade’s promise seemed unrealized: Experts and politicians had assured Americans after the Cold War that economic exchange would transform China and Russia into peaceful partners.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In the comments, many people assured the woman that her parents are indeed proud of her achievement, despite their seemingly blasé reaction to the news.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Plaintiffs’ counsel offered a brief rationale in their motion to approve the deal, asserting that the CFP is an affiliated entity of the defendants, which include the NCAA and the quintet of athletic conferences formerly known as the Power Five.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Indeed, numerous Israeli political leaders express sympathy for Palestinians and assert that Israelis can only be secure when Palestinians are free.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Scott Gilbertson Save With Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals in March 2025 Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.
    Molly Higgins, Wired News, 30 Mar. 2025
  • His deal started at $5.4 million with $250,000 annual escalators and runs through 2030.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2025

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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