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
Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The government could start over, in that case, and still find that TPS is no longer warranted — if the process bears that out.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The water conditions have now warranted a more serious response statewide.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Martilla said the length of the order was warranted because the ex-wife had demonstrated a history of abuse.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The league and union reached agreement that Dončić’s and Cunningham’s unique circumstances warranted their eligibility for all the postseason awards be reinstated despite not making the 65-game minimum.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Another is getting the players — some in contract years, others trying to establish themselves as big-leaguers — to buy into a team-first approach and give themselves up when warranted, such as with a runner on third.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Backtracking here is warranted.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Double points are warranted for her almost campy, hyper-literal approach two years in a row.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The government could start over, in that case, and still find that TPS is no longer warranted — if the process bears that out.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The water conditions have now warranted a more serious response statewide.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Martilla said the length of the order was warranted because the ex-wife had demonstrated a history of abuse.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The league and union reached agreement that Dončić’s and Cunningham’s unique circumstances warranted their eligibility for all the postseason awards be reinstated despite not making the 65-game minimum.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Another is getting the players — some in contract years, others trying to establish themselves as big-leaguers — to buy into a team-first approach and give themselves up when warranted, such as with a runner on third.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Backtracking here is warranted.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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On paper, each treatment may appear justified.—
Fennemore,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many faiths have teachings about when war is or is not considered justified, including Judaism, Islam and Hinduism.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The top 14 fillies on the leaderboard are guaranteed a spot in the starting gate, with three horses added as also-eligibles in case anyone in the main field scratches.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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That total, which is fully guaranteed, will count in its entirety against the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Edward Burke — then seized control of City Council and approved a new lineup of committee chairs and leaders.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The California Coastal Commission this month approved the land use amendment that would allow housing to be built on the southern parcel of the property — along with other areas within the city —to help add nearly 4,845 units to Newport Beach’s housing inventory.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Completion of this training is now required to obtain certification and aims to address knowledge gaps among retailers regarding the lawful use of the trademark.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In his filing, Barash alleged that Storms, 42, has been experiencing mental health issues that compromise her parenting of their daughter, 12-year-old Harper.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI could have prevented one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada’s history, a string of seven lawsuits filed Wednesday in a California court alleged.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ramp-up, supported by custom software and over 150 networked workstations, has enabled the delivery of more than 350 units.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No doubt that the trophy handed over by EFL chairman Rick Parry was well deserved.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Anything less will keep the door wide open for the Pohlad family to be a lightning rod for criticism that is very much deserved.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agreement must still be approved by the union’s board and ratified by the membership to take effect.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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At the end of that month, the WGA officially ratified its provisional deal, with a 90% approval rate but significant voter downturn.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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