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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
It also isn’t guaranteed to improve your credit score. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024 All Greeks were guaranteed safe passage traveling to or from the contests (though the popular idea that all inter-state hostilities ceased may be a myth). Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
When conflict boosted by spectators and fueled by posturing in music reaches law enforcement and judiciary radars, there’s no guarantee the understanding of intent and tradition that tells listeners how much of a rapper’s grit is kayfabe will hold. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 For example, high turnout of rural and exurban Republicans offers more guarantees for former President Trump than suburban Republicans. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guarantee 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • Choose from a range of tones, including Charcoal Matte and Evergreen Shimmer. Find it on Amazon This Bonding Oil For Frizzy Hair Deliver the hydration and shine your hair has been searching for with this bonding oil that the internet is going crazy over.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
  • In this graphic memoir, a boy tormented by bullies finds other Black nerds to bond with through his love of video games, anime and comics.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The thinking is, if even a few missiles survive a nuclear first strike, there will be enough firepower left in the opponent’s arsenal to wipe out several major cities of the aggressor, therefore ensuring neither side is unable to escape the consequences of nuclear actions.
    Brad Lendon, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This approach aligns their interests with those of their clients, ensuring they are fully committed to their success.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The virus’ spread prompted the World Health Organization in August to declare a public health emergency of international concern, particularly as the virus spread to several other neighboring countries in Africa.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Despite my reservations about another one-on-one hang after declaring group hangs my thing post-Timeleft, spending time with Ariana was effortless and renewed my hope for the apps.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The sense of jeopardy around Pep Guardiola's Manchester City contract renewal was generated not by anything on the pitch but by events in the courtroom.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • His team was considered a bunch of underachievers before Ohtani signed a 10-year, $700-million contract.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • More on how Hobbs' pledge to work with any lawmaker on behalf of Arizonans is headed for another test.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Mass deportations Trump’s pledge to create the largest deportation force in U.S. history has taken center stage in the transition period, with incoming border czar Tom Homan making frequent media appearances to tout the policy.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Rest assured, the couple is still together and posts each other on Instagram constantly.
    StyleCaster, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Sunday’s was assured once Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith scrambled 13 yards for the deciding touchdown with 12 seconds remaining, capping an 80-yard drive inside the final three minutes.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The Final Two Pockets Of Spending Are Hidden From View Economists have long asserted that soaring premiums suppress wage growth.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Turning her childhood bedroom into a zone of maximal coziness—including, recently, with the addition of a white Aeron chair—was a way of asserting control.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Shop more of our Black Friday content including beauty deals and K-beauty must-haves.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • But that deal collapsed in January after more than two years of negotiations.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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