as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
some employees suspected that the supervisor had no warrant from the CEO for instituting the draconian work rules
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1
as in to guarantee
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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2
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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3
as in to require
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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4
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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5
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warrant
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Based on this information, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Johnson on a charge of Terroristic Threat.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
If a mature, treasured sycamore loses its leaves year after year, consult a certified arborist about whether professional treatment might be warranted.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Two days later, detectives received an arrest warrant for two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm but have not yet found the suspect.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Based on this information, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Johnson on a charge of Terroristic Threat.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
Pulling out the vacuum or broom for one final pass through is oftentimes warranted.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
If a mature, treasured sycamore loses its leaves year after year, consult a certified arborist about whether professional treatment might be warranted.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
Noun
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In order to hunt on private land, hunters must have written permission, Meeker said.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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In a culture that values logic and skepticism, magic gives us permission to be surprised.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Yes, that’s Riley at the 1987 Lakers championship parade guaranteeing that his team would be back celebrating another title one year later.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the PSC approved a $400 million rate increase for BGE delivery rates despite opposition from consumer advocates and the Baltimore City Council.—
Emily Scarr,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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Two more property insurers have been approved to serve Florida’s beleaguered homeowner market, the state Office of Insurance Regulation announced.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The underground site at Fordow required the use of sophisticated bunker-buster bombs.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The office of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said yesterday that the provision requiring litigants to post bonds has been struck from the legislation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
Verb
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In a parallel overreach—one that could bankrupt him—George insists on trying to build a cross-country railroad during an economic downturn.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In recent years, Iran has refused to engage in direct discussions with U.S. officials about its nuclear program and instead has insisted on indirect talks, with each government relaying messages through intermediaries.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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This includes mini-rovers, crewed lunar rovers, and all kinds of instrumentation that will enable lunar exploration, development, and in-situ resource development.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Fresh droppings often contain viral RNA, enabling researchers to recover full genomes and assess the pathogenic potential of circulating strains.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Frightened for her daughter’s life, Paulina’s mother did not sign the authorization.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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At a press conference, Johnson said the War Powers Act of 1973, which limits presidential military action without congressional authorization, is unconstitutional.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Discovering and bonding with like-minded people in the art community helped Saldana face moments of loneliness.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Aaron and his father, Michael Campbell, bonded over traveling to baseball games and getting autographs from their favorite players.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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