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
Similar political winds seem to be blowing in Asia, where allies have also relied until now on the U.S. as the ultimate guarantor of their security.
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Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
The Hamas official said the militant group is open to a long-term truce that includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and international guarantees, naming Russia, China, Turkey or the U.N. Security Council as possible guarantors.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
First, there needed to be a sustainable ceasefire with security guarantees from the guarantor countries, then preparations for elections.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
While Israel has sought to portray itself as the guarantor of minority rights in Syria, Turkey has presented itself as a leading force for stability and unity.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
The Hamas official said the militant group is open to a long-term truce that includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces and international guarantees, naming Russia, China, Turkey or the U.N. Security Council as possible guarantors.
—Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
First, there needed to be a sustainable ceasefire with security guarantees from the guarantor countries, then preparations for elections.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
While Israel has sought to portray itself as the guarantor of minority rights in Syria, Turkey has presented itself as a leading force for stability and unity.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guarantor
Noun
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Biggest surprise Chelsea announcing a front of shirt sponsor with seven games remaining.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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At Bonnaroo, for example, some longtime attendees have complained that the event has become swarmed with big, corporate sponsors.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Private equity fund Style Capital served as patron of this year’s grant, a role previously held by Max & Co., LuisaViaRoma, Fidenza Village and Scalapay.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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The cuisine combines a unique blend of technique and restraint, highlighting the power of local ingredients. Events—think destination weddings—are set in a series of frescoed salons and a historic ballroom lined with artworks from one of the Gaddi family's most famous patrons, Niccolò di Sinibaldo.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarantor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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