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
Starting in 1931, Franklin Roosevelt articulated a governing philosophy that recast the federal government as a guarantor of economic security for ordinary Americans, establishing the bedrock of the modern Democratic brand.
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Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
When legislation is framed as fulfilling a divine mandate, the state risks becoming an instrument of a particular faith rather than a neutral guarantor of liberty.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
China lacks meaningful force projection in the region, offers no defense commitments and has consistently avoided the burdens of a security guarantor.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
When legislation is framed as fulfilling a divine mandate, the state risks becoming an instrument of a particular faith rather than a neutral guarantor of liberty.
—Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
China lacks meaningful force projection in the region, offers no defense commitments and has consistently avoided the burdens of a security guarantor.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
European leaders have also acted as guarantors of Ukrainian interests in the tortuous peace talks process.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantor
Noun
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Williams said the Coast Guard is the only major national sponsor that’s abandoned the event in recent years.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The Department would like to thank the sponsors, Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton and Representative Bob Morgan, and Representative Tom Weber, for their partnership and advocacy.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In fact, in between making drinks, the bartenders often play around with the spirits and hand out tastes to inquiring patrons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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But the supreme being and patron of all pontiffs has to be considered a wild card.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantor. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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