as in permissions
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 guarantees
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 approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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as in requires
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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as in insists
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warrants
Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.
—Avet Demourian, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Business Insider reports that the White House and Anthropic are now working out a framework to grade how severe a security flaw in a new model is, and to decide when a flaw warrants stepping in.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister in 2024.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verizon received almost 22,000 warrants from law enforcement in the US in the second half of 2023, according to a company transparency report.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Actor and comedian Faizon Love was arrested in Florida this week on outstanding warrants and is being held without bond, according to jail records.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
But neither measure went as far as on the reforms sought by critics, who are pushing to address data collection issues as well as to require warrants for viewing Americans’ information that was incidentally collected under the program.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Earlier this week, Vorbe’s lawyers, who have denied the allegations against him, appeared in Miami federal court seeking either his immediate release or a bond hearing, arguing that his prolonged detention warrants judicial review.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Doctors typically combine fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin and a lipid profile, then add more specific tools like HOMA-IR or a Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance score when the picture warrants a closer look.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Tamil Nadu warrants a different framing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
One risk is that the AI might falter and fail to detect that a person has an actual mental health condition that warrants attention.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Such a declaration warrants a rendering.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Sheriff’s office deputies will weigh video evidence recorded by the bus cameras against a questionnaire to determine if a violation that warrants a ticket occurred, Randazzo said at the press conference.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The tissue surrounding these small crevices also warrants your full attention.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
According to the department, at the time of the chase, Buban had multiple outstanding arrest warrants against him, including for being a felon in possession of a firearm, taking a vehicle without consent, false impersonation and petty theft.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Armenian investigators had issued six arrest warrants for members of Strong Armenia on the eve of polling day, accusing them of buying votes.
—Avet Demourian, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Business Insider reports that the White House and Anthropic are now working out a framework to grade how severe a security flaw in a new model is, and to decide when a flaw warrants stepping in.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister in 2024.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verizon received almost 22,000 warrants from law enforcement in the US in the second half of 2023, according to a company transparency report.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Actor and comedian Faizon Love was arrested in Florida this week on outstanding warrants and is being held without bond, according to jail records.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
But neither measure went as far as on the reforms sought by critics, who are pushing to address data collection issues as well as to require warrants for viewing Americans’ information that was incidentally collected under the program.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Earlier this week, Vorbe’s lawyers, who have denied the allegations against him, appeared in Miami federal court seeking either his immediate release or a bond hearing, arguing that his prolonged detention warrants judicial review.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Verb
There's a lot to do here at this Palace that warrants a return visit to this mountain getaway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Doctors typically combine fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin and a lipid profile, then add more specific tools like HOMA-IR or a Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance score when the picture warrants a closer look.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Tamil Nadu warrants a different framing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
One risk is that the AI might falter and fail to detect that a person has an actual mental health condition that warrants attention.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Such a declaration warrants a rendering.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 19 May 2026
Sheriff’s office deputies will weigh video evidence recorded by the bus cameras against a questionnaire to determine if a violation that warrants a ticket occurred, Randazzo said at the press conference.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The tissue surrounding these small crevices also warrants your full attention.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
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But when every opportunity must travel through multiple layers of meetings and permissions, delay becomes a strategic choice even when no one chooses it.—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Updated Mastercard’s name for the new product as well as blockchains where permissions are stored.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Courts have held that the right to an interpreter is protected by the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair trial – including understanding court proceedings and communicating with counsel.—
Carol Rose Little,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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Wins are good, obviously, but in this new 48-team format, one win in group play essentially guarantees placement in the round of 32.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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To build such a loop, treat the first AI draft as a starting point, and require a second pass where AI challenges itself before a human approves anything.—
Robert Burko,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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However, utilities must submit experimental data proving safety before the NRC approves these operational changes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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This specific energy discharge behavior is relevant for machinery that requires brief, intense energy outputs, such as unmanned aerial vehicles during departure and descent sequences.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Not only that, S&P Dow Jones Indices also requires companies to have made a profit in its most recent quarter and over the sum of its last four quarters.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Disillusionment aside, what’s the point of a Robin Hood who insists on standing for nothing?—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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However, Sanders insists that his legislation transfers a fair amount of wealth while critically ensuring that AI benefits humanity.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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During these tests, the mission will demonstrate entanglement swapping, the foundational mechanism that enables quantum links to extend beyond point-to-point connections.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Producer Ruby Chen noted that the film’s grounding in the rhythms of daily life enables viewers to identify with either figure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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That matters because insurer AI systems reviewing prior authorizations or determining medical necessity depend entirely on the quality of those inputs.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Pushback against 'private authorizations' More than half of requests for either long-term care or rehabilitation were rejected by major private insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The narrator and his wife find that their attachment to the charismatic and cryptic Chibi grows with the cat’s increasing visits, in a way that bewilders them but somehow bonds them closer together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The Pennsylvania native made her TV acting debut on the HBO hit as Faye, the adrift addict who bonds with Fezco (the late Angus Cloud) and later Rue (Zendaya), after previously establishing herself in adult films, with creator Sam Levinson casting her directly.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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