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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
Even while what is depicted onscreen veers wildly out of control, there is a sense of surety to the filmmaking that makes this one of the freshest movies of the year.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
So the truly diabolical temptation might be not the one depicted in these stories but the one the story as story teases: the reader’s own religious surety.
—James Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
In most communities, law enforcement was handled by the Justices of the Peace who used a legal tool inherited from England, sureties, which were also known as peace or good-behavior bonds.
—Saul Cornell / Made By History, TIME, 26 July 2024
Though a standard mounting of this work usually sees a cast anywhere from 15 or 20, Chance daringly strips deeper to the bone, a taut ensemble of nine carried by directorial surety and sufficient theatrical talent at work powering Christopher Bond’s 2-hour, 45-minute adaptation.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 23 July 2024
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
So the truly diabolical temptation might be not the one depicted in these stories but the one the story as story teases: the reader’s own religious surety.
—James Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
In most communities, law enforcement was handled by the Justices of the Peace who used a legal tool inherited from England, sureties, which were also known as peace or good-behavior bonds.
—Saul Cornell / Made By History, TIME, 26 July 2024
Though a standard mounting of this work usually sees a cast anywhere from 15 or 20, Chance daringly strips deeper to the bone, a taut ensemble of nine carried by directorial surety and sufficient theatrical talent at work powering Christopher Bond’s 2-hour, 45-minute adaptation.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surety
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The contract between the retail giant and the drone delivery company has expired, both companies confirmed.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
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And while some robotaxis have clashed with cities, May Mobility is incentivized to address municipal concerns or risk having its contract terminated.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer was even a ring mat sponsor throughout the night.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Community Resource Expo seeks exhibitors, sponsors The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce seeks sponsors and exhibitors for its Community Resource Expo slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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But Kavanaugh said tech companies that offer TikTok in their app stores would likely need assurances that they would not be prosecuted by the Justice Department if the platform was still available given that decision.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prenatal supplements offer an assurance that vitamin and mineral requirements are being met.Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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The cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas is no guarantee of peace.Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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For some teams, the finish line never comes, so there's no guarantee.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The work stoppage has spurred social media complaints of long lines, closures and delays from patrons on costly ski trips.Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Israel's strategy of attrition shows signs of success, demonstrated by the destruction of Hamas' leadership and infrastructure in Gaza, as well as the implosion of both Hezbollah and its primary patron in the Near East—the Assad regime.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Turner is a better on-court fit around Tyrese Haliburton than Poeltl, and giving up picks for the extra bit of certainty is unlikely.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the Giants just tied for the NFL’s worst record at 3-14, are 9-25 overall in the last two seasons and have less certainty than ever at quarterback.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Since that last deal was inked, WNBA coaching salaries have eclipsed $1 million for the first time.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Evercore is a midcap deal advisor that Morgan Stanley sees as a way to play the return of mergers and acquisitions.Kelly Evans, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Assad’s fall invalidates Russia’s claim to be a guarantor of regime stability for allied governments.Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
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October 2023 - Oakworth Capital Bank files two multi-million dollar lawsuits against RC Nashville Development Partners and Morris as guarantor. October 2023 through January 2024 - Three other lawsuits are filed against Morris and his business entities.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Surety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surety. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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