GUARANTEES Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

guarantees 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of guarantee

as in bonds

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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as in ensures

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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as in declares

to state clearly and strongly I guarantee that this movie is better than the last one in the series

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guarantees

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noun

plural of guarantee

as in contracts

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 pledges

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 guarantees

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Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Neither wet nor dry food guarantees weight loss because total calories matter more than whether dinner comes from a can or a bag. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 But von Neumann’s fourth commandment guarantees that the odds of any possibility will always come out as a real, positive number. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Admitting guilt in the federal case guarantees Mangione will serve a long term. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 Booking through this system is the only mechanism that guarantees a transit date for vessels. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 But Charter executives have discussed exiting that relationship, which guarantees the team about $200 million a year in revenue, according to people familiar with the company’s plans who were not authorized to comment. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Federal law guarantees patients the right to view test results as soon as the report is available. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Patriarchal norms are increasingly challenged by women empowered by progressive legislation that requires half of political parties’ candidates to be women and, at least on paper, guarantees women’s access to land ownership. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Noun

The minor-league system offers hope, but as always, no guarantees. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 When comparing offers, look at the interest rate, repayment term, payment frequency, fees, collateral requirements, personal guarantees and prepayment terms. — Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Those departments don’t require the same kind of guarantees as going after a $30 million painting. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 He was released by the Cardinals, who owe him $2 million in guarantees, and signed to the Bucs’ practice squad. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Lummus will also provide engineering expertise, performance guarantees, and project execution support intended to make the modular plants easier to finance. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Drafting a quarterback high in the NFL Draft is a substantial bet, without guarantees. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Paramount cannot make unlimited guarantees without undermining the financial assumptions underlying the acquisition. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 There are no guarantees with a three-month outlook, and individual storm tracks will ultimately determine who gets the most rain and snow. — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantees

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The mop-haired actor plays Joey, a spunky boy onboard who bonds with Maddie over having absent parents in the military.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Nigel Starck, too, argues that obituaries provide a glue that bonds society not in grief but in an aspirational reevaluation of our own lives.

— Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonds

Verb

This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Stare decisis ensures that congressional processes are reliable and consistent.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ensures

Verb

If Sullivan declares a mistrial, the prosecution will then have to decide whether to retry or dismiss the case.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Below that line, oil can only be legally released if the President formally declares a severe domestic or international energy supply emergency.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of declares

Noun

Both Brown and Espada entered this season in the final year of their contracts.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Those contracts included clauses calling for international arbitration, which seemed to reduce or remove the risk of unilateral government action.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of contracts

Verb

Getting to East Lake all but assures a spot in all four majors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures.

— Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of assures

Verb

In addition to hurting consumers, Bird asserts that the uncertainty, along with Paramount’s $7 million ticking fee, will pull down an industry that’s just starting to get back on its feet.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Civilizationism asserts that the United States ought to interfere in Europe’s affairs.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

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