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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
All four nations are official guarantors of the peace deal.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
This crisis comes as the United States casts doubt on its role as Europe’s security and strategic guarantor, a malign and militarized Russia presents a growing existential threat, and Europe’s inability to harness its collective economic resources undermines its collective defense.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
Paragon Site Solutions is listed as the guarantor of the state incentive.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next Under the resolution, Israeli forces are expected to gradually withdraw from Gaza as stability improves, following standards and timelines tied to demilitarization and agreed upon by Israel, the stabilization force, the United States and other ceasefire guarantors.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
This crisis comes as the United States casts doubt on its role as Europe’s security and strategic guarantor, a malign and militarized Russia presents a growing existential threat, and Europe’s inability to harness its collective economic resources undermines its collective defense.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
Paragon Site Solutions is listed as the guarantor of the state incentive.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next Under the resolution, Israeli forces are expected to gradually withdraw from Gaza as stability improves, following standards and timelines tied to demilitarization and agreed upon by Israel, the stabilization force, the United States and other ceasefire guarantors.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantor
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On Monday, dozens more congressional Democrats agreed to join as co-sponsors of legislation seeking to impeach Noem, amid the torrent of negative headlines and controversy.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers — some from corporate sponsors, others who might come off the annual wait list for this opportunity — then carefully use a rubber stamp with this year’s winning original verse on the envelope.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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During those early days, swimmers entertained patrons, before being replaced by mermaids with shiny tails.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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The most popular local zip codes for restaurant patrons who entered previous raffles are 53215, 53207 and 53208, but past visitors also came from neighboring states, including Illinois and Minnesota, to sample the food.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantor. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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