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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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
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In a vacuum, Buehler’s regular-season performance might not have warranted such a payday.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
While that might happen, when the real world is moving in the opposite direction of the forecast, some skepticism is warranted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lessons from the Past The optimism around 2025 is warranted, but fintechs considering an IPO would do well to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
First, laying out some AI alignment essentials is warranted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But his defense attorneys had argued that Girardi’s dementia and ongoing cognitive decline warranted keeping him out of prison and in the memory care ward of his Orange County nursing home.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
And some skepticism is warranted.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Cabrera Services recommended the three locations be included in any future investigations, and GSI recommended the city conduct shallow trenching and soil sampling at the sites — but asserted there no further investigations were warranted.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
With distribution spanning five states, the possibility of widespread exposure warranted the highest level of caution to protect public health.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In a vacuum, Buehler’s regular-season performance might not have warranted such a payday.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
While that might happen, when the real world is moving in the opposite direction of the forecast, some skepticism is warranted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lessons from the Past The optimism around 2025 is warranted, but fintechs considering an IPO would do well to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
First, laying out some AI alignment essentials is warranted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But his defense attorneys had argued that Girardi’s dementia and ongoing cognitive decline warranted keeping him out of prison and in the memory care ward of his Orange County nursing home.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
And some skepticism is warranted.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Cabrera Services recommended the three locations be included in any future investigations, and GSI recommended the city conduct shallow trenching and soil sampling at the sites — but asserted there no further investigations were warranted.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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Supporters argue that Israel's campaign to eliminate Iran's nuclear facilities—including enrichment plants, missile bases, research centers, infrastructure, and oil refineries—is a justified national security measure.—
Felice Friedson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For all of the justified excitement and hubbub about Rafael Devers, the loss of an exciting and promising homegrown pitcher is impossible to ignore.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Once the petitions are approved, residents will have 75 days to gather additional signatures.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the women’s team ultimately got approved with 810 of a possible 894 votes.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, all applicants are required to complete an online music theory assessment.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Taco Bell also opened a pop-up high-end retirement community, a stunt for all ages to enjoy the better parts of life, no work required.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The patients alleged the company didn’t disclose the risk of false positives in genetic testing on embryos, which led them to discard potentially viable embryos.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Because of his status as a prestige member, the club turned a blind eye to the abuse, the lawsuit alleged − the organization was ultimately not part of the trial.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This move not only improved processing speeds substantially but also enabled seamless AI and analytics integration.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That launch enabled Alanui to reach different clusters of customers, as the label’s target is currently aged 20 to over 60 years old.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But that all could soon change with an ambitious project to remove the dam that officials are hailing as a deserved environmental win.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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And the renewal is well deserved, with the show’s whip-smart writing and a top cast.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Innies insisted on exploring the outside world.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hamas has insisted on sticking to the initial framework signed with Israel in January, which would have seen parties move to a second phase on March 1.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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