Thesaurus results for SURETIES

sureties

noun

plural of surety

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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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? — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025

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Cellular contracts remain a significant factor in purchasing decisions, with commitments typically made annually.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The city typically issues RFPs during its procurement process to solicit services at a competitive price, a practice meant to curb pay-to-play politicking over city contracts.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of contracts

Noun

Because so much time has elapsed since Disney last covered the Super Bowl, the company wasn’t burdened by the same degree of obligations to incumbent sponsors that CBS, Fox and NBC face.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The bill’s sponsors need support from at least seven Democrats, and the chamber’s recess is coming up at the end of the week.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sponsors

Noun

Over time, Middle Eastern countries could grow less reliant on external military guarantees.

— Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
The houses pitch estimates, guarantees, marketing plans, and the global machinery required to turn somebody’s possessions into an event.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of guarantees

Noun

The coordination, travel companies say, ensures the content creators don’t disturb other patrons.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
After the gunman fired into the restaurant, McClain helped evacuate patrons and employees while looking for the threat, according to police.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of patrons

Noun

Today, though, two of the largest guarantors of such completion bonds are merging in a move that could have a big impact on the indie film space.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
Neighbors digging with their hands is usually the true image of first responders, yet the longer that image lasts the more evident the State’s failure is in fulfilling its duties as guarantors of life and public safety.

— Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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