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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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
Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Months later, police obtained the criminal warrants to arrest the suspect at his residence.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Administrative warrants currently prompt officers to notify ICE and detain individuals until federal agents arrive.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The group hammered out details on things like identifying a chain of command for communication with ICE agents, talking through different possible scenarios and sorting through an understanding of judicial warrants and regulations.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly a dozen people were arrested during the operation on outstanding warrants or drug charges.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The attorneys said that when ICE detained several men near Vail last month, agents pulled them over and handcuffed them without warrants and without asking them any questions.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Their demands include things like clear identification for officers and warrants to enter homes and businesses.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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
With some franchises, that warrants a contract extension.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 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
There is no explicit exception for a student-athlete who ends college to become a professional athlete and then later returns to college, though Bediako’s situation could present a question about whether his situation warrants different treatment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Democrats want to see the administration lean more heavily on the use of judicial warrants, which require signoff by a judge, in certain situations.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Months later, police obtained the criminal warrants to arrest the suspect at his residence.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Administrative warrants currently prompt officers to notify ICE and detain individuals until federal agents arrive.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The group hammered out details on things like identifying a chain of command for communication with ICE agents, talking through different possible scenarios and sorting through an understanding of judicial warrants and regulations.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Nearly a dozen people were arrested during the operation on outstanding warrants or drug charges.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The attorneys said that when ICE detained several men near Vail last month, agents pulled them over and handcuffed them without warrants and without asking them any questions.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Their demands include things like clear identification for officers and warrants to enter homes and businesses.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
With some franchises, that warrants a contract extension.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 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
There is no explicit exception for a student-athlete who ends college to become a professional athlete and then later returns to college, though Bediako’s situation could present a question about whether his situation warrants different treatment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
Noun
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Only allow sensitive permissions while the app is in use.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company’s approach emphasizes letting security work quietly in the background through clear permissions, thoughtful defaults, and intuitive controls.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Legislature approved a budget last year that guarantees $50,000 to every community college campus that wants it.—
CalMatters,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company also guarantees its products for life, including pesky holes or tears.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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If the bill passes, and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new name.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns could play on grass in 2027, Del Conte said, if coach Steve Sarkisian approves the change.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This requires missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and other (air defense) systems.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Protecting healthcare also requires broad public understanding and sustained community engagement.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump insists any new nuclear pact must include China, whose arsenal grew from 200 warheads to over 600 since 2020, but Beijing refuses to participate.—
Vladimir Isachenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The National Electoral Council insists Maduro was the victor but has refused to release the tally sheets.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Brandon Tseng, co‑founder of Shield AI, told CNBC that Hivemind enables other companies and militaries to develop their own artificial-intelligence pilots locally, and Singapore would own that intellectual property.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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That announcement followed multiple partnership announcements from Uber and new retail partners in recent months, including DSW, which now enables delivery of footwear and accessories from nearly 500 stores.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many of these are the same companies that do prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage plans.—
Grace Mackleby,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her decision means that, for the moment, Haitians who benefit from TPS will continue to have protections from deportations and will continue to have valid work authorizations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The film stars Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus, while also connecting with a young man (Lewis Pullman) in need of direction.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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