as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
the town police force is the guarantor of our safety
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Recent Examples of guarantor
European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
There’s a religious element to Saudi policymaking as the guarantor of Mecca and Medina.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
It’s listed as a guarantor on the notes.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
City still lead the WSL in number of goalscorers (12, followed by Chelsea with 11), despite having the most lethal goal guarantor at their disposal in Shaw.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
There’s a religious element to Saudi policymaking as the guarantor of Mecca and Medina.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
It’s listed as a guarantor on the notes.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
City still lead the WSL in number of goalscorers (12, followed by Chelsea with 11), despite having the most lethal goal guarantor at their disposal in Shaw.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantor
Noun
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The prospect of empty seats would alarm the television networks and sponsors who have paid top dollar to be associated with the tournament.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The White House placed Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorists, impeding its ability to access international banking services.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite the order, the suspension document said Denver police observed the property operating as a bar and nightclub and continued to admit patrons between April 3 and the early hours of April 5.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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