1
as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
gave his surety that he would pay back the loan if his sister was unable to for any reason
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as in sponsors
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
a mutual friend agreed to act as surety if I lent my cousin some money, since I wasn't certain that she'd be able to pay it back
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Recent Examples of sureties
When your understanding of reality is challenged in such profound and disturbing ways that the sureties of science, religion or simple common sense provide neither comfort nor closure?
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Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sureties
Noun
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But between fulfilling long-term contracts and competing in a global market, the company has been stuck with much of the bill from the trade wars so far.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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This shift turns contracts from static documents into dynamic, searchable data assets, helping businesses reduce errors, accelerate deal cycles, and improve compliance.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The yearly event, called Holiday Magic, comes together thanks to the Daisie Foundation's partnership with corporate sponsors, which surprises thousands of children in the holiday season.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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The bill has widespread Democratic support as well as a few other Republican co-sponsors.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine maintains that a just end to the war would include reliable security guarantees and would not force it to surrender more territory to Russia.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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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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In order to gain buy-in and commitment from Palestinians, the deal’s guarantors must make clear that the mission is laying the foundation for Palestinians to take over.—
JONATHAN PANIKOFF,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Sureties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sureties. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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