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
Albert Ramon, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The board recently concluded a license suspension of 90 days is warranted, as is an $8,000 civil penalty.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Mar. 2026
Judge Carolyn Kuhl of the California Superior Court agreed that these claims warranted a jury trial.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
So far, the district says the concentrations have not warranted closing school buildings yet.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting conducted a traffic study of the area upon Mertz’s request and found that a westbound right turn lane on Route 45 leading up to the development’s entrance would be warranted.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta City Council and Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration both agree that an investigation is warranted into a questionable contract with the former city clerk that originated during the height of debate over Atlanta’s public safety training facility.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The analyst added that a premium valuation is more than warranted here.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
But it was definitely warranted.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
ComEd said if a power line comes down, an immediate call to ComEd is warranted to 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661), or 1-800-95-LUCES (1-800-955-8237) for Spanish language.
—Albert Ramon, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The board recently concluded a license suspension of 90 days is warranted, as is an $8,000 civil penalty.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Mar. 2026
Judge Carolyn Kuhl of the California Superior Court agreed that these claims warranted a jury trial.
—Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
So far, the district says the concentrations have not warranted closing school buildings yet.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting conducted a traffic study of the area upon Mertz’s request and found that a westbound right turn lane on Route 45 leading up to the development’s entrance would be warranted.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta City Council and Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration both agree that an investigation is warranted into a questionable contract with the former city clerk that originated during the height of debate over Atlanta’s public safety training facility.
—Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The analyst added that a premium valuation is more than warranted here.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
But it was definitely warranted.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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The former mayor also added no local government had done more than the city of Sacramento to address homelessness, though residents’ frustration is absolutely justified.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Once an investigation is complete, findings are typically forwarded to a district attorney, who determines whether the officer’s actions meet Oklahoma’s legal standard for justified use of deadly force.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team did not disclose terms of the deal, which is reportedly for up to $60 million with incentives and $16 million guaranteed.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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While upgrades aren’t guaranteed, flexible cruisers may score better rooms and save money.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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From 2023 to 2025, the Israeli government approved nearly seventy settlements.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Parliament’s formal authorization on Friday came a day after lawmakers from both sides agreed that the government could sign the deals in advance, even if spending reviews were not approved in time.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Experts note that this preparation could have required munitions capable of penetrating deeply to ensure destruction.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the positioning of the toilet right behind the bathroom door means some awkward maneuvering may be required.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bullying tactics have also been alleged against other members of Redzepi’s senior team.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The judge had called attorneys representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado and ICE back into his courtroom for a hearing this week after the ACLU and other attorneys alleged that ICE was repeatedly violating his order.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My main issue is the hubris of it all — and the people who enabled it.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ironically, the very effort to secure one’s position can destabilize the society that enabled success in the first place.—
Michael Sonnenfeldt,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Winners who submit correct answers will receive deserved newsletter fame on Friday.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, Espanyol was on top and got a deserved equalizer nine minutes before halftime thanks to Kike Garcia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Congress never ratified the treaty, and the promise of representation was never extended.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution was ratified in 1788.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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