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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2
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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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The case type deals with general commercial contracts and arrangements.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Commissioner Steven Glassman floated an idea to use drones to display sponsors’ names in the sky.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Japan, which is undergoing an economic revitalization, will continue to shine under its new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, corporate governance reforms and increasing interest from corporates and sponsors alike.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Phillies' qualifying offer guarantees that the team will receive compensation in the scenario that Schwarber signs elsewhere.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Given the many lives at stake if humanitarian aid falters, getting this right must be as much of a priority for the deal’s guarantors as the security elements of the agreement.—
Jeremy Konyndyk,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Oct. 2025
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The guarantors demand Hamas uphold its obligations under the ceasefire terms.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Sureties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sureties. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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