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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4
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
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
In criminal cases, Currie has shown a willingness to deviate from sentencing guidelines when warranted.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Bell could ultimately play a decisive role in the trial’s outcome—even overruling the jury if warranted by law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The White House, Navy and Marines had been privately discussing whether the exercise — which is expected to involve the use of ammo and ordnance during simulated warfare — warranted a freeway closure.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Dave Canales’ trademark optimism feels warranted entering Week 7.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Lewis Hall, meanwhile, has developed rapidly under Howe, rising from being almost unselectable in 2023-24 to warranted England recognition.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Where the Science Urges Caution Not all experts are convinced that lifelong use of estrogen patches is either wise or warranted.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
In this current era of chintzy CGI gore, a bit of longing for Tom Savini's practical special effects is warranted.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
At that time, it was decided that no further environmental investigation was warranted.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
In criminal cases, Currie has shown a willingness to deviate from sentencing guidelines when warranted.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Bell could ultimately play a decisive role in the trial’s outcome—even overruling the jury if warranted by law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The White House, Navy and Marines had been privately discussing whether the exercise — which is expected to involve the use of ammo and ordnance during simulated warfare — warranted a freeway closure.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Dave Canales’ trademark optimism feels warranted entering Week 7.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Lewis Hall, meanwhile, has developed rapidly under Howe, rising from being almost unselectable in 2023-24 to warranted England recognition.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Where the Science Urges Caution Not all experts are convinced that lifelong use of estrogen patches is either wise or warranted.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
In this current era of chintzy CGI gore, a bit of longing for Tom Savini's practical special effects is warranted.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Who can claim this jumble of junior-varsity field hockey teams, center-justified poetry, and polyester tux jackets as their intellectual property?—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As long as your initial bet is $50, you will be guaranteed the $250 in FanCash.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mudslides are all but guaranteed in this scenario.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to murder, District Attorney Larry Krasner's office approved additional charges against Keon King, 21, who was charged during the search for Scott.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Novavax was approved for children 12 and older with an underlying condition and people over 65.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farms are required to follow humane treatment and euthanasia standards for the animals, Hobbs said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The inning required 29 pitches.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During the trial, prosecutors alleged that Alex killed Maggie and Paul to both cover up his financial crimes and to stop them from coming up in Paul's pending trial.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Among the main issues at trial was alleged maneuvering by McGraw to gain majority control of Merit Street to secure lucrative investments from family and friends at a $425 million valuation.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In other news, the company has also unveiled a prototype of AI-enabled smart glasses for its delivery drivers.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Intransigence has been enabled for too long.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Can that work in the big leagues, where the manager is usually a glorified PR staffer who talks to the media and takes the blame (deserved or not) for losses?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The result is a deserved cult film that promotes feminism and features some bona fide scares.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The only way to assure that a Constitution possessing such powers was ratified was to keep slavery off the agenda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951 after Franklin Roosevelt died shortly after his inauguration for an unprecedented fourth term.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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