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
Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Given these risks, the higher rate of return for these four stocks does not seem warranted — especially since only IonQ has outperformed the index.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Though there is no clear evidence that being on a [GLP-1 drug] increases risk of pancreatitis specifically due to alcohol intake, caution is warranted.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Some degree of concern about what comes next, after the FIFA and the World Cup depart KC, would appear to be warranted.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot’s decision to now ask French prosecutors to determine whether criminal charges might be warranted is an additional signal of Paris’ displeasure.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
This isn’t to say that giving someone space isn’t effective or warranted.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The hysteria around artificial intelligence and data centers is growing, but are the public’s worst fears warranted?
—James Hohmann, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
The same process was followed at the intersection before the children’s deaths and the City Council decided no safety upgrades were warranted, according to de Geus.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Online bullying of the cast in previous seasons has warranted comment from Love Island USA, and even prompted a precautionary warning this season.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Given these risks, the higher rate of return for these four stocks does not seem warranted — especially since only IonQ has outperformed the index.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Though there is no clear evidence that being on a [GLP-1 drug] increases risk of pancreatitis specifically due to alcohol intake, caution is warranted.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Some degree of concern about what comes next, after the FIFA and the World Cup depart KC, would appear to be warranted.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot’s decision to now ask French prosecutors to determine whether criminal charges might be warranted is an additional signal of Paris’ displeasure.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
This isn’t to say that giving someone space isn’t effective or warranted.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The hysteria around artificial intelligence and data centers is growing, but are the public’s worst fears warranted?
—James Hohmann, Washington Post, 26 May 2026
The same process was followed at the intersection before the children’s deaths and the City Council decided no safety upgrades were warranted, according to de Geus.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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While many agree that the bombing of Hiroshima was justified, there was no public outcry of genocide when the bomb fell on Nagasaki.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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There is a lot of excitement around AI in energy and some of it is justified.—
Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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None of them has won a grand slam before, so we're guaranteed to get first-time major winners in both categories.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2026
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Though investors may find the prospect of large yields enticing, the income isn’t guaranteed.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Hansi Flick’s squad needs trimming, and Barca also know that income through sales will be required to meet La Liga’s spending rules.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In a separate incident in March 2021, Hay alleged Combs forced him to perform oral sex, according to the suit.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In public statements, Alfonsi and Vega alleged their firings were politically motivated.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The use of emergency funds also enabled the state government to circumvent standard procurement regulations.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Her new friends include Sam (Bianca Dumais), a rock-chick type who’s the same age as Franny and who has developed a reputation for promiscuity around town that doesn’t seem deserved.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Trai Hume gives Sunderland the lead against Chelsea Sunderland dominate the first quarter of this match and take a deserved lead in the 25th minute via Trai Hume.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Denver Art Museum Workers United ratified a historic bargaining agreement on Saturday, becoming the first museum workers in the State of Colorado to have a union contract.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The court ruling led the grant to be rescinded, although Tesla shareholders ratified the plan a second time in 2024, and ultimately the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated the grant.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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