as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
some employees suspected that the supervisor had no warrant from the CEO for instituting the draconian work rules
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1
as in to guarantee
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 to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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3
as in to require
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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4
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warrant
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
The Stamford Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit secured an arrest warrant for 36-year-old Michael Slocum of Stamford on Tuesday, according to the department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Following a preliminary hearing Aug. 6, Waukesha County Circuit Court Commissioner Kevin Costello determined the allegations were based in sufficient probable cause to warrant Brennecke be bound over for trial.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
These warrants, however, only apply within Texas state lines.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
The Stamford Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit secured an arrest warrant for 36-year-old Michael Slocum of Stamford on Tuesday, according to the department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
If this sounds like the death knell for AI image watermarks, that’s warranted.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
Following a preliminary hearing Aug. 6, Waukesha County Circuit Court Commissioner Kevin Costello determined the allegations were based in sufficient probable cause to warrant Brennecke be bound over for trial.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
Noun
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Resolution was granted permission to join the lawsuit in 2023.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Brownstein, the press secretary for the city’s public schools, said the agency has helped connect families with their permission to legal support and other resources.—
Cayla Bamberger,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The program has a long track record of success, and with no future reauthorization guaranteed, certainty may run out.—
Jill Jones,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Adopting such tactics won’t guarantee success or unity.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The product is approved for children as young as 2 years old and up to adults aged 49.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Levine Cava has said multiple times that county commissioners may revisit their May 6 decision to approve the mayor’s midyear spending package that included the final $10.5 million approved for the overall $46 million contribution to World Cup.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Short-term rental platforms are now required to share host identity, property location, and occupancy data with local authorities to improve transparency and tackle housing pressures in tourism-heavy cities.—
Angelica Krystle Donati,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No registration will be required for the open house where attendees will be able for the first time to see the building interior, including what is a far more spacious layout, modern design and state-of-the-art amenities.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some would insist this is a wink-wink of trying to play both sides of the gambit at the same time, see my discussion at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The line inspired a heated debate with many online critics insisting the ad was a dog whistle promoting white supremacy.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new leaders continue the mission and drive sustainable growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That specialization enables his team to delve into the technical nuances of estate planning while also mastering the softer skills of listening and translating legalese into workable plans.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Restrictions should include prohibiting sharing information about residents, removing federal agents from local police facilities, and rescinding or narrowing authorizations to enforce local law.—
Spencer Reynolds,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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What used to require a single prior authorization could now face multiple layers, which means more delays and higher denial rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actress told Teen Vogue in November 2022 that one of the best parts of filming the series in Romania was bonding with her fellow castmates.—
Karli Bendlin,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The underside of the stones is bonded to the sticky asphalt cement.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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