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guarantee

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of guarantee
Verb
The Pitt definitely feels like the type of workplace where conceited doctors-in-training are pretty much guaranteed to quickly get knocked down a peg. Megan McCluskey, Time, 8 Jan. 2026 While Cadillac has been dominant in this space for decades, its sales lead isn’t guaranteed. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
The size of the bonds, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, will be determined for each traveler during their visa interview process — without a guarantee of issuance. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026 The Ukrainian president called for more pressure on Russia after further Russian missile attacks on energy infrastructure on Wednesday, arguing that the credibility of future security guarantees must be demonstrated by a response at this stage. Reuters, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • Coogan and Hays met in 2023 through their mutual friend, the extremely online health care start-up founder Will Manidis, and quickly bonded over their unadulterated love of capitalism.
    Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That was really special to be able to bond on crafting the character.
    Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.
    Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • To address the challenges at hand, a measured approach is needed, grounded in the basic principle of respect for human rights, as declared by the UN Human Rights Commission at Colombia’s request in July 2023.
    Gustavo Petro, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without his consent.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Videos surfaced on social media showing Doncic taunting Schroder for turning down a four-year, $84 million contract with the Lakers in 2021.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.
    Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
  • That’s why top oil executives at that White House meeting plan to avoid making any firm investment pledges, arguing Venezuela is now too volatile to justify rushing back in, people familiar with the behind-the-scenes coordination said.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
  • China has undertaken a massive expansion of sites linked to missile production since 2020, bolstering its ability to potentially deter the US military and assert its dominance in the region, a new CNN analysis of satellite images, maps and government notices reveals.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Then, keep scrolling to shop more bath deals at Amazon.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Think of this as your go-to guide to the best Amazon travel deals, jumpstarting the new year.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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