as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a warranted use of force by the police
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as in guaranteed
to assume responsibility for the satisfactory quality or performance of
the computer company unconditionally warrants all of its products for one full year
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as in approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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as in required
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warranted
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
Sometimes, caution is warranted when things don't add up.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 June 2026
The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged reforms are warranted but said the grand jury lacked critical evidence that became public after its investigation concluded.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
The Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation, and will bring an enforcement action if warranted.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 June 2026
But skepticism is warranted regarding his ability to pull it off.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 23 June 2026
In 2023 everything changed, when a chance TikTok unboxing of the Studio camisole stirred up a frenzy, with commenters wondering if the $75 price tag was warranted.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
These are all situations where professional help is warranted.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
The apology was certainly warranted, given the Seleção’s biggest loss to Argentina since 1964, which ultimately cost Dorival Júnior his job and accelerated the arrival of former Real Madrid boss Ancelotti.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Verb
If convicted for criminal behavior, a state sentence is warranted.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
Sometimes, caution is warranted when things don't add up.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 June 2026
The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged reforms are warranted but said the grand jury lacked critical evidence that became public after its investigation concluded.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
The Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation, and will bring an enforcement action if warranted.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 June 2026
But skepticism is warranted regarding his ability to pull it off.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 23 June 2026
In 2023 everything changed, when a chance TikTok unboxing of the Studio camisole stirred up a frenzy, with commenters wondering if the $75 price tag was warranted.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
These are all situations where professional help is warranted.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
The apology was certainly warranted, given the Seleção’s biggest loss to Argentina since 1964, which ultimately cost Dorival Júnior his job and accelerated the arrival of former Real Madrid boss Ancelotti.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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For all of the justified concern over the potential for AI to automate work, the rise of AI babysitting points to how the technology is already changing jobs.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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True, the university’s effort to unload the property sparked a backlash that proved justified.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Only two teams of the four in the group are guaranteed to move on, while eight third-place teams will advance from 12 sets of teams.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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At some point, sports fans are guaranteed to go home heartbroken.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The Cuban government this week approved a package of 176 economic reforms that would significantly alter parts of the socialist model that has governed the island for more than six decades.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The Biden administration also required service members to receive COVID-19 vaccines, leading thousands of people who declined to get vaccinated to voluntarily or involuntarily leave the military.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Verb
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According to department officials, the complaint alleged that when girls object to sharing spaces with boys, the district puts the burden on the girls to find other facilities.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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The suit, which seeks over $1 million in damages, alleged that Tesla has repeatedly made claims that its self-driving features are safe.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Verb
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The program has enabled 17,000 upgrades in Maryland, including 10,500 in key areas near the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coast.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Flow’s higher resolution is enabled by a new open-source display controller board called Enchanter.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Her new friends include Sam (Bianca Dumais), a rock-chick type who’s the same age as Franny and who has developed a reputation for promiscuity around town that doesn’t seem deserved.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Trai Hume gives Sunderland the lead against Chelsea Sunderland dominate the first quarter of this match and take a deserved lead in the 25th minute via Trai Hume.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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About six months after Granger's arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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The following year, Congress ratified the reservation.—
Geraldo L. Cadava,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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