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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
Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
With so many big names in contention, at least one is almost guaranteed to go home empty-handed.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
There was a need for personal involvement by Trump, most notably in providing federal guarantees essential to the hosting requirements of a showpiece global event: FIFA requires visa access for competing players, staff from federations and fans who may wish to visit.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
However, for decades, the 1982 decision in Plyler v. Doe has guaranteed children of families living in the country illegally the right to attend public schools.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
With so many big names in contention, at least one is almost guaranteed to go home empty-handed.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
But there’s no guarantee the U.S. will green-light an attack to destroy Iranian facilities.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
There was a need for personal involvement by Trump, most notably in providing federal guarantees essential to the hosting requirements of a showpiece global event: FIFA requires visa access for competing players, staff from federations and fans who may wish to visit.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
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Most American pet owners see their pets as their children, but one generation has bonded with their fur babies more than any others.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid segments to the soft joints.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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At least two agencies assisting US immigration officials with the raids have told personnel to ensure their clothing clearly depicts their respective agency in case they are filmed by members of the media.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Its unique philosophy, paired with industry-leading craftsmanship and innovative designs, ensures that each piece serves as a profound declaration of a lifelong promise.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Killer cartels — now declared foreign terrorist organizations under Trump — have earned mind-boggling profits by moving record amounts of drugs and people across the porous southern border.—
Sharyl Attkisson,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump has issued executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, declaring a national emergency at the southwest border, and instructing border agents to summarily deport asylum-seeking migrants without granting them a hearing.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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With Santander, too, the Royals preferred a shorter contract, fearing — as some other clubs did — that he might be reduced to a DH in the latter part of a long-term deal.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Castillo is entering the third season of a five-year, $108 million contract in 2025.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One sheet of paper is peppered with pledges of allegiance to North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and of victory in battle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Santos welcomed Trump’s pledges for diplomacy with Russia and China.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Sheriff’s Office assured family and friends of people incarcerated at the three jails that none of them were currently threatened by the fire.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, rest assured NBA fans, O’Neal and Smith are coming back.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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In particular, this season shows Messer continuing to be at odds with Ali when the 15-year-old, who lives with Titin Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, tries to assert more independence without mobility aids.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, students have consistently rejected direct talks with Vučić, asserting that he is not constitutionally authorized to engage with them.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Giants signed Rogers to the three-year deal before the 2023 season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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While the terms of Blinken's book deal were not disclosed, negotiations were handled by Esther Newberg of the Creative Artists Agency, which also represents President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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