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as in contract
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 sponsor
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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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
I can't tell you the year in which that event happened with any great surety
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Recent Examples of surety
When arrested, his bail is set at $4,000 cash surety.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The market’s surety of a cut grew as a result, expecting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to rush to the aid of the maximum employment side of its dual mandate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Revenant doubles that surety by casting her in dual roles, as the troubled yet sensitive Gu San-yeong and the demon possessing her.
—Geoffrey Bunting, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
But Lauder’s tenacity of vision and Zen-like surety of purpose never faltered and his passion never ceased to fuel the vitality of the business.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The market’s surety of a cut grew as a result, expecting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to rush to the aid of the maximum employment side of its dual mandate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Revenant doubles that surety by casting her in dual roles, as the troubled yet sensitive Gu San-yeong and the demon possessing her.
—Geoffrey Bunting, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
But Lauder’s tenacity of vision and Zen-like surety of purpose never faltered and his passion never ceased to fuel the vitality of the business.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surety
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Learn how Louisville's Adidas and University of Kentucky's Nike contracts could block the new revenue stream.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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With seven rounds remaining for the conclusion of the 2025 season, Russell was asked about the status of his contract extension at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with still nothing being confirmed.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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It's collected nine Assembly co-sponsors and four from the Senate but hasn't been brought to a committee, Brill said.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Major sponsors already show strong interest in supporting the league, with companies like Nike, Visa, and Toyota involved in NFL youth flag football championships, per Morning Brew, signaling promising commercial potential for the professional league.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But some neighbors dismissed the assurances.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under Venezuela’s constitution, such a declaration allows the government to suspend some guarantees for up to 90 days, renewable once, though basic rights such as life and protection from torture remain in place.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For as good as the Cubs bullpen was Tuesday, the Padres bullpen, with a three-run lead against a whiff-happy lineup, was a guarantee that this series was going the distance.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There, patrons are sure to be seen sipping on a sweet and tropical drink the color of a bright summer sunflower, or the bright tail patch of the official state bird.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the pig is still at large, Indy Parks is asking park patrons to keep their animals on leashes and alert staff of any sightings.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Exacerbating the pressure is the fact that more VCs than ever are trying to funnel capital into possible winners, at a time where there’s no certainty about what evaluating success or traction even looks like.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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With each passing day, a shutdown is looking more like a certainty than a possibility.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Corley's franchise deal includes at least 10 locations in Kentucky.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Washington is the principal security guarantor of Qatar and other GCC states.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The enhanced defense ties come as Gulf Arab states grow increasingly wary about the reliability of the United States as their longstanding security guarantor.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Surety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surety. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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