Thesaurus results for GUARANTOR

guarantor

noun

ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr

Definition of guarantor

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 Her family, like Ayesha’s, ultimately secured her release through a guarantor and a hefty payment. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 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 Europe’s defense sovereignty push, spurred by Washington’s retreat as the continent’s security guarantor, has hit several hurdles in recent months, including the demise of a joint German-French fighter jet project. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 Until the 1970s, women needed a male guarantor, often a husband, to buy homes and get credit cards. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guarantor

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Co-founded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, Relevent already is selling billions of dollars of Champions League broadcast and sponsor rights for UEFA in a separate club competitions deal running from 2027 to 2033.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Wendy’s joins as the first sponsor of Your Bravoverse at launch, building on its longstanding relationship with Bravo.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sponsor

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As Tripp Lite grew, Seid wrote checks to the Republican National Committee, ProPublica reported, and a longtime adviser described him as the Heartland Institute’s major patron, a Chicago-area think tank that disputes mainstream climate science.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Battle-tested Like their patron Iran, the Houthis have deployed asymmetric warfare for the 21st century by capitalizing on their strengths — primarily drones and missiles.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of patron

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