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
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
After investigators conducted subsequent interviews and obtained additional evidence, arrest warrants were obtained.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The San Diego City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on Tuesday requiring federal law enforcement agencies, including border and immigration authorities, to obtain judicial warrants or court orders to access non-public city properties.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Police also found that Connecticut State Police, the Wethersfield Police Department and police in Rhode Island held outstanding warrants for Williams’ arrest.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Google filed an amicus brief saying that this was a search and warrants were required.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Thus the switch to the warrants as a kind of potential dividend offering for Class B holders.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Advertisement In fact, experts believe that the Western sanctions and Chinese arrest warrants have simply made the scammers shift their focus from English and Chinese-speaking victims to those of the Global South.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jay Kiel sealed the warrants to seize the ballots at Bianco’s request, which Bonta and a host of news outlets took issue with.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
No player on this Florida roster has watched an SEC Championship before, yet now the Gators get the pleasure of waiting and seeing whether their crumbling still warrants a spot along the top-seed line.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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 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
Nearly 50 people were detained during the incident, six of whom were arrested for various outstanding warrants, deputies said.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
After investigators conducted subsequent interviews and obtained additional evidence, arrest warrants were obtained.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The San Diego City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on Tuesday requiring federal law enforcement agencies, including border and immigration authorities, to obtain judicial warrants or court orders to access non-public city properties.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Police also found that Connecticut State Police, the Wethersfield Police Department and police in Rhode Island held outstanding warrants for Williams’ arrest.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Google filed an amicus brief saying that this was a search and warrants were required.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Thus the switch to the warrants as a kind of potential dividend offering for Class B holders.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Advertisement In fact, experts believe that the Western sanctions and Chinese arrest warrants have simply made the scammers shift their focus from English and Chinese-speaking victims to those of the Global South.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jay Kiel sealed the warrants to seize the ballots at Bianco’s request, which Bonta and a host of news outlets took issue with.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The basic principle that all citizens deserve equal access to services and experiences is a matter of safety and human dignity that warrants regulatory protection.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
No player on this Florida roster has watched an SEC Championship before, yet now the Gators get the pleasure of waiting and seeing whether their crumbling still warrants a spot along the top-seed line.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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 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
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To use Google Meet on Apple CarPlay, download the latest version of the app from the App Store and grant the app the necessary permissions.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once the access is given, OpenClaw is designed to act precisely as the user would, with the same broad permissions and capabilities.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Christian faith guarantees nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.—
Leila Bozorg,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Warring nations also reach ceasefires when a powerful third country insists the two parties stop fighting due to risks to world peace and regional stability.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pannek insists that helping teammates play their best to the best of their abilities is what matters now.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a similar vein, the Business section featured an article on our inequitable national tax structure, which enables the wealthy to grow their wealth while most people, besieged by income taxes and rising property taxes, struggle.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance triggered a change-of-control clause, which enables the NFL to reopen those deals after the 2029-30 season.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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Insurance plans often have cost-sharing requirements and red tape such as prior authorizations that can delay or deny coverage.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The architect ultimately bonds with — and quickly becomes attracted to — his friend’s wife (Pamela Gidley), and as the two of them pursue their passions together, secrets from the architect’s past and family bubble to the surface.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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