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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The reason for the warrants is unknown after the FBI confirmed that the underlying affidavit remained under seal.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement officers from at least 15 agencies fanned out across the region in the early-morning hours to help the Rhode Island State Police execute warrants and arrest the three Rhode Island men and one Massachusetts man.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Taken together, the data suggests higher pay for more flexible work isn’t a result of remote employees successfully proving to their bosses that their work-from-home practices or productivity warrants higher pay.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
This group act warrants a full investigation and swift prosecution.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the focus of the investigation, and the affidavit supporting the warrants remains under seal.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Preservation advocates argue the building’s architectural significance warrants protection, while developers, former mayors and some city leaders see potential in redeveloping the prime downtown land the building sits on.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Following their investigation, Virginia authorities issued two arrest warrants charging Varela with concealing a dead body to prevent detection and first-degree murder.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Chief Deputy Chris Ketteman, who ranks just below the sheriff, decides whether each complaint warrants an internal affairs investigation or can be handled by a supervisor.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
This dynamic – the temptation to close on a narrative before the evidence warrants it – seen most recently in the Homeland Security secretary’s assertions, echoes long-standing insights in intelligence scholarship and formal analytic standards.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hood could have a performance that warrants conversation about the Cowboys selecting him with one of their two first-round picks.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Although deforestation understandably warrants strong concern, the world has lost wetlands at three times the rate of forest loss in recent decades, with the world losing more than 20% of its wetlands since 1970.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The last measure is an apparent reference to Homeland Security’s stance that administrative warrants are sufficient for agents to gain access to private properties— a move constitutional scholars, immigration experts and a federal judge say is a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The reason for the warrants is unknown after the FBI confirmed that the underlying affidavit remained under seal.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Law enforcement officers from at least 15 agencies fanned out across the region in the early-morning hours to help the Rhode Island State Police execute warrants and arrest the three Rhode Island men and one Massachusetts man.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Taken together, the data suggests higher pay for more flexible work isn’t a result of remote employees successfully proving to their bosses that their work-from-home practices or productivity warrants higher pay.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
This group act warrants a full investigation and swift prosecution.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the focus of the investigation, and the affidavit supporting the warrants remains under seal.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Preservation advocates argue the building’s architectural significance warrants protection, while developers, former mayors and some city leaders see potential in redeveloping the prime downtown land the building sits on.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Following their investigation, Virginia authorities issued two arrest warrants charging Varela with concealing a dead body to prevent detection and first-degree murder.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
In this case, though, when Kelly landed from his jump, his foot came down on Yilmaz’s Achilles tendon and Kwiatkowski decided that his actions could endanger the safety of his opponent — an offence that warrants a straight red card instead of a yellow.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Chief Deputy Chris Ketteman, who ranks just below the sheriff, decides whether each complaint warrants an internal affairs investigation or can be handled by a supervisor.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
This dynamic – the temptation to close on a narrative before the evidence warrants it – seen most recently in the Homeland Security secretary’s assertions, echoes long-standing insights in intelligence scholarship and formal analytic standards.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hood could have a performance that warrants conversation about the Cowboys selecting him with one of their two first-round picks.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Although deforestation understandably warrants strong concern, the world has lost wetlands at three times the rate of forest loss in recent decades, with the world losing more than 20% of its wetlands since 1970.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
Noun
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Remove permissions that do not make sense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Developers are required to obtain certain permissions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before construction on the project can begin.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Cowboys have already committed at least $28 million in cap space by using a franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens and re-signing running back Javonte Williams, who agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $24 million that guarantees him $16 million.—
Calvin Watkins
Mar. 1,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s why Achane and his camp will be pressing the Dolphins for a multiyear extension that guarantees him $30 million, putting him in the neighborhood of the five-year, $51 million contract Buffalo gave James Cook last summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Once a songwriter approves the submission, the platform can automatically handle file delivery, invoicing, and payment tracking, all with human verification by Stone Rolla’s publishing team.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The General Orders Board currently approves all of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's policies on how its officers conduct themselves, including when force is allowed.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
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That requires short, sharp passing and strength in tight spaces.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Although the primary job of Bureau of Reclamation is to operate dams to supply water and power, the Grand Canyon Protection Act requires it to balance those needs with environmental protection.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Trump insists Iran should not be allowed to enrich any uranium at all.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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In response to Berman’s suspicion that the leak was Carolyn’s doing, John insists that Carolyn is personally invested in George’s success.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Too conveniently, Mary is pushed off-stage with a sudden terminal illness, which enables Becket to take his rightful place in the narrative.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to Textron Systems, the loitering munition, ominously named after the Damocles of the Ancient Greek parable of the dangling sword, enables top-attack capabilities with its VTOL configuration.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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The contract scrutiny has been blamed for numerous delays across government, such as delays in providing emergency response during a disaster, clearance to repair faulty plumbing in a weather service office or authorizations for wildlife biologists to conduct field work.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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Matt Faustman is the co-founder and CEO of Honey Health, a company that develops AI tools designed to automate tasks for providers — including managing fax inboxes, processing prior authorizations and retrieving patient records.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Guess what bonds that group together?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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That would be Jinu, soda-popping demon who steals souls but ultimately bonds with Rumi.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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