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
James Grebey, Vulture, 12 May 2026
In their filing, Allen’s attorneys suggested that the appointment of a special prosecutor might be warranted.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Until the time of surgery if it is warranted, sometimes using saline flushes or eye lubricants can minimize irritation of the eyes.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
State leaders said that the allegations warranted a further investigation.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Law enforcement from the South Elgin Police Department and Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force spent Thursday at a home in the 800 block of Revere Road after ground-penetrating radar found anomalies underground that police said warranted further investigation.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Double points are warranted for her almost campy, hyper-literal approach two years in a row.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The water conditions have now warranted a more serious response statewide.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 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
Verb
Concerns about Cole’s fate were warranted.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 12 May 2026
In their filing, Allen’s attorneys suggested that the appointment of a special prosecutor might be warranted.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Until the time of surgery if it is warranted, sometimes using saline flushes or eye lubricants can minimize irritation of the eyes.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
State leaders said that the allegations warranted a further investigation.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Law enforcement from the South Elgin Police Department and Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force spent Thursday at a home in the 800 block of Revere Road after ground-penetrating radar found anomalies underground that police said warranted further investigation.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Double points are warranted for her almost campy, hyper-literal approach two years in a row.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The water conditions have now warranted a more serious response statewide.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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While that number has been met with justified skepticism from most fans, there's apparently plenty of support within the sport.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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But policies that make the economy fairer for the populace are more justified than ever.—
Alexander Heffner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Dolphins and Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension Wednesday evening that keeps him signed to the team through 2030 and is worth a base of $64 million and can reach $68 million with incentives, with $32 million guaranteed, according to a league source.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The gift to the city from the Harris family aims to spur development of the 20-acre triangle of land between South Eckert Road and the Boise River scheduled for later this summer and into 2027, almost 20 years after the park was originally approved by Boise officials.—
Mark Dee
May 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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This part would include third-party NIL deals that are currently being argued about across college athletics, along with actually enforcing the revenue-share cap that was approved through the House settlement.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Affordable housing operators will be required to include the preference program in tenant selection and marketing plans for eligible projects.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley forecasts the market will lose another billion barrels over the course of 2026 due to the time required to restart oilfields, repair refineries and reposition the tanker fleet.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The complaint alleged Rollins has sent numerous religious emails to USDA employees since becoming secretary in February 2025, including an Independence Day email calling for God’s protection of and favor toward the United States.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That enabled investigators to get an official warrant for Hopkins' DNA.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Reed faced deserved backlash for cruel personal attacks, including fat-shaming comments about actress Melissa McCarthy, reflecting his intolerance for unconventional or avant-garde work.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the bigger purpose of this residency is to celebrate not just an album but a career that survived romantic breakups, solo stardom for Stefani, tentative reunions and now a deserved victory lap.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The 19th Amendment would not be ratified for another two years, and the tea room served as a gathering place for both pro and anti suffragists.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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While Iran has signed but not ratified the convention, it is considered by the legal community as binding under customary international law.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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