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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1
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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2
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
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Instead, the stay is warranted by the Supreme Court's decisions to stay injunctions ordering the reinstatement of removed officers.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Notably, our prior analysis argued the premium was warranted and anticipated more upside—since then, shares have added another 45%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The manufacturer’s renowned legend is warranted.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
But now that the family has found Flores' personal belongings in the water, Boyer believes a search in specific areas where those items were found is warranted.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In the filing, the attorney also said that reopening the case is warranted to allow Abrego Garcia to designate Costa Rica as the country of removal.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Despite being a longtime and proven veteran, Flacco has been in situations where his play has warranted a quarterback change.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Nonetheless, caution is warranted.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
After a district court denied them relief, their case quickly escalated to the Supreme Court, which temporarily blocked the removals and ordered the Fifth Circuit to determine whether the extraordinary remedy of a preliminary injunction was warranted.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Instead, the stay is warranted by the Supreme Court's decisions to stay injunctions ordering the reinstatement of removed officers.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Notably, our prior analysis argued the premium was warranted and anticipated more upside—since then, shares have added another 45%.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The manufacturer’s renowned legend is warranted.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
But now that the family has found Flores' personal belongings in the water, Boyer believes a search in specific areas where those items were found is warranted.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In the filing, the attorney also said that reopening the case is warranted to allow Abrego Garcia to designate Costa Rica as the country of removal.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Despite being a longtime and proven veteran, Flacco has been in situations where his play has warranted a quarterback change.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Nonetheless, caution is warranted.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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And this is only the energy aspect, water and land use further add to the cluster of justified environmental concern.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our safety could not be guaranteed.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is one of 17 that we’re guaranteed.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, a Missouri House special committee on redistricting approved a plan, 10 to 4 along party lines.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bathroom regulations for government buildings Texas Lawmakers approved legislation regulating which bathrooms people use in government buildings, sending the bill to Abbott.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Typically, a peer-review process is required where multiple experts in the field provide feedback on the analysis before a publication is possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell updated a city ordinance that required immigration enforcement to be reported to his office, and endorsed The Belonging Fund, which provided aid to families affected by the raids.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When he was first questioned by the police, the outlet alleged that Mirza accused a drug dealer of murdering Marsuk, saying that he was also injured and threatened in the altercation.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Not long after that investigation quieted down, Division Street was the subject of a class-action lawsuit filed by current and former female athletes who alleged that the organization favored the school’s male athletes.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The findings demonstrated that the scaffold not only supported cell survival but also enabled reconnection across a severe injury.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Notably, the kill switch can only be enabled while using Mimic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fleetwood’s victory was well earned and well deserved.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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This One is Personal is a testament to Tiwa’s deserved longevity, and now that the singer-songwriter is 45 years old.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After 170 rolling strikes, more than 10,000+ Southern California hotel workers ratified contracts at 34 properties with record raises—an object lesson in how collective action converts inflation anxiety into take-home pay.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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After some disagreement between the House of Representatives and Senate on the final text, Congress ratified the amendment on July 12, 1965, and the amendment was fully ratified on February 10, 1967, after Nevada became the 38th state to ratify the amendment.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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