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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
For employers, Upwork is offering to guarantee project outcomes. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Even without bobbing and weaving, the only way to power through these games is to pump your legs, so you're guaranteed a workout. PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
Flick does not want to gamble on the last big test of 2024 and will go all out, and Raphinha has proven to be a guarantee on the left wing where Alejandro Balde combines good games with some bad ones. Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024 There might be a pattern shift going into the first weekend of September/Labor Day that could bring some relief from the heat, but there's no guarantee for impactful rainfall at this time. Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guarantee 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantee
Verb
  • Families can bond over horseback riding, fishing, and archery or relax with the heated pools and spa.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The two bonded at Treacy’s studios, with Treacy reminding McGirr that McQueen spent much of his life being undermined.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The twisted wire brush is expertly designed to comb through and define every lash, ensuring a flawless finish every time.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
  • To ensure the dimensions work, use painter’s tape to map out the piece on the floor.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The election, which was not expected to be called for days, was declared a Trump victory that night.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The second movie will pick up after the events of Part One, where Elphaba and Glinda uncover the Wizard's fraud and Elphaba is declared the new enemy of Oz.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Recognizing the strategic importance of drones in the conflict, Kyiv is actively pursuing long-term procurement contracts to sustain and increase this pace.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That coincided with Walker’s negotiations over a new contract following a heart-to-heart with Guardiola.
    Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But pledges of support from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to bring in more friendly e-currency regulation, have fueled record-breaking rises for bitcoin.
    Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • At the event, Trump repeated his pledge to cut corporate taxes to 15% for companies that make their goods domestically.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For those who might feel a bit shy about having their new spouse dive under their dress in front of all their relatives, rest assured that the garter toss is definitely not essential.
    Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
  • An invite back into a power conference might be all that’s needed to assure him of that status, given everything that’s happened.
    Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Many Mexican business leaders assert that their companies are positioned to thrive during another Trump administration.
    Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Business titan Elon Musk asserted that the U.S. needs a significant stockpile of hypersonic missiles and long-range air and sea drones.
    Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • These deals followed HarbourView’s 2023 investment in Charles D. King’s award-winning, multi-platform media company, MACRO.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This round will be decidedly higher, with many teams expecting a $5 billion price tag for each entry after the latest TV deal.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Guarantee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantee. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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