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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3
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
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Keep in mind that the findings in these studies vary, which suggests that more robust research is warranted.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
This suspicion is undoubtedly warranted by the fact that Enwezor was not an art historian but a poet.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The people-first approach is maintained through and through, as the goal from day one has been to pay producers what’s warranted, not dictated by the commodities market.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
The items are needed to keep the household running smoothly, and a trip to the grocery store is warranted.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
His crimes of conviction are serious and have warranted sentences over ten years in multiple cases for defendants who, like Sean Combs, engaged in violence and put others in fear.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
It was all completely warranted.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
What had once shattered our family barely warranted a pause in their scrolling.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Shortly before Biden left office in January, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted an extension of the protections through October 2026 because the conditions in Venezuela warranted it.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Keep in mind that the findings in these studies vary, which suggests that more robust research is warranted.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
This suspicion is undoubtedly warranted by the fact that Enwezor was not an art historian but a poet.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The people-first approach is maintained through and through, as the goal from day one has been to pay producers what’s warranted, not dictated by the commodities market.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
The items are needed to keep the household running smoothly, and a trip to the grocery store is warranted.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
His crimes of conviction are serious and have warranted sentences over ten years in multiple cases for defendants who, like Sean Combs, engaged in violence and put others in fear.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
It was all completely warranted.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
What had once shattered our family barely warranted a pause in their scrolling.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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For much of the last decade, the Mets’ amorphous but always restricted budget drew the justified ire of their fan base.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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And that then links to their view of what they’re justified doing in response to the grievances.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown is now all but guaranteed to drag on until at least Monday.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was built as part of a $44 million sports complex paid for with a bond approved by school district voters in 2020.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The city's Design Review Board approved the design in December 2024.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So a good game from Prescott may be required to come away with a Week 5 win.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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McLaughlin further alleged that Trebach blocked agents of Customs and Border Protection from carrying out their duties, and that led to her arrest.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rosie O'Donnell has alleged that her iconic, show-stopping, infamous on-air fight with The View cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck was an inside job.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, consistently winning in the short term has enabled the Bearcats to stack victories for decades.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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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.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Forecasting the Field Again, Thomas’ potential and deserved win is not for a lack of real competition.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In July, the NHL and its Players’ Association ratified a new CBA that will extend the harmony between the sides to 16 seasons, which would be by far the longest stretch without a work stoppage in the tenure of league commissioner Gary Bettman.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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By the end of 1791, 10 of them – including the First Amendment ≠ had been ratified.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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