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as in guaranteeing
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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2
as in approving
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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3
as in requiring
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warranting
Several of those seats are without an incumbent, warranting a closer watch in the November general election.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
These markers are best understood as signals of possible marketing intent warranting closer scrutiny, not proof of marketing intent.
—Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The second phase of the proceedings, known as a juryless bench trial, will establish over a three-week period if Meta’s actions created a public nuisance, thus warranting potential product changes.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Hennepin County Judge Kristen Martilla found there was credible evidence that White physically abused and intimidated the two, warranting the extension of a temporary restraining order his ex-wife had obtained in December.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
The New York Giants legend suffered a medical emergency in New Jersey, warranting the visit, the outlet said.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
After the announcement Tuesday by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, three more cases were added as possibly warranting scrutiny.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Defense Department and several congressional Republicans have insisted the survivors may have still been in the fight, warranting the follow-on strike.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Physician burnout should be treated as a systemic risk factor affecting patient safety and health care capacity, warranting regulatory attention aimed at reducing administrative burden.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
These markers are best understood as signals of possible marketing intent warranting closer scrutiny, not proof of marketing intent.
—Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The second phase of the proceedings, known as a juryless bench trial, will establish over a three-week period if Meta’s actions created a public nuisance, thus warranting potential product changes.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Hennepin County Judge Kristen Martilla found there was credible evidence that White physically abused and intimidated the two, warranting the extension of a temporary restraining order his ex-wife had obtained in December.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
The New York Giants legend suffered a medical emergency in New Jersey, warranting the visit, the outlet said.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
After the announcement Tuesday by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, three more cases were added as possibly warranting scrutiny.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Defense Department and several congressional Republicans have insisted the survivors may have still been in the fight, warranting the follow-on strike.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Physician burnout should be treated as a systemic risk factor affecting patient safety and health care capacity, warranting regulatory attention aimed at reducing administrative burden.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranting
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While not guaranteeing success, this deep self-awareness is crucial for recognizing possibilities, offering a powerful lesson beyond typical leadership frameworks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Since launching three years ago, Producers United has set numerous campaigns to center the importance of the career producer, individuals responsible for identifying and developing content and guaranteeing safe, timely and on-budget production and delivery.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Senators later adopted Amendment 1 before approving the bill.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Analysts see it as a step toward requiring AI developers to take greater accountability for their products.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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California, for example, passed a law requiring AI companies to issue risk frameworks, report safety issues and protect whistleblowers.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The group sued to block the probe, alleging the agency was violating its First Amendment rights.—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Ultrasound can also reach deeper into the brain than any other non-invasive technology, enabling it to target important deep brain structures.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Both resolutions, ratifying the clerk-treasurer’s office policies and procedures and the public comment policy, will be brought back up at the council’s July meeting.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The museum’s security staff organized separately, in 2022, ratifying their inaugural contract in 2024 following a twelve-day strike.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Almost all patients required hospitalization, with roughly two-thirds of those admitted needing intensive care.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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La Celeste face Spain in their group stage finale, needing a positive result to have a chance at advancing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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New Delhi, however, rejected the claim, insisting the ceasefire was the result of direct bilateral talks with Pakistan.—
Kyra Colah,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The result, while admirably considered, is almost comically misjudged — like insisting Paddington the bear sits on a throne of lies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Warranting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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