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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
That seclusion becomes particularly problematic when one day the police show up at their door with warrants to take away all of Philip’s computers and hard drives.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The fatal crash happened while Leiva had two outstanding arrest warrants in connection with a pair of DUI cases.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Police learned the man had warrants for his arrest, and he was taken into custody.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Parker County investigators obtained on March 26 five felony warrants for Dustin Whitley, the owner of 760 Homes & Construction LLC.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Dyer was also held on three misdemeanor warrants totaling $16,500, bringing her total bail to $66,500.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
King had three warrants for his arrest at the time.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Search and seizure must be reasonable and supported by warrants signed by judges, not administrative warrants that are not signed by judges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Not every brand warrants a large-scale production.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 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
That achievement warrants serious consideration for a Special Achievement Award, if not a place on the ballot outright.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
But that assertion warrants a strict fact-check.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
Another arrest during the operation involved Christian Villagomez, 29, of Clarkesville, who authorities said was taken into custody on outstanding fishing violation warrants.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
That seclusion becomes particularly problematic when one day the police show up at their door with warrants to take away all of Philip’s computers and hard drives.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
The fatal crash happened while Leiva had two outstanding arrest warrants in connection with a pair of DUI cases.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Police learned the man had warrants for his arrest, and he was taken into custody.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Parker County investigators obtained on March 26 five felony warrants for Dustin Whitley, the owner of 760 Homes & Construction LLC.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Dyer was also held on three misdemeanor warrants totaling $16,500, bringing her total bail to $66,500.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
King had three warrants for his arrest at the time.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Search and seizure must be reasonable and supported by warrants signed by judges, not administrative warrants that are not signed by judges.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
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, 16 May 2026
Not every brand warrants a large-scale production.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 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
That achievement warrants serious consideration for a Special Achievement Award, if not a place on the ballot outright.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
But that assertion warrants a strict fact-check.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
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That context is then used to power AI agents capable of acting on behalf of employees, completing multi-step tasks while understanding company structure, permissions, and workflows across tools like Slack, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The administration's approach to DACA showcases another way that officials are stripping away legal permissions to be in the country through temporary policies.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The bishop, speaking with the Washington Examiner ahead of the address, called belief in the Christian God a fundamental underpinning of American civil society that guarantees minority faiths’ freedoms.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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That guarantees a home playoff game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Conversion rates climb in North America, engagement improves, and leadership approves expansion into additional markets and languages.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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House approves bill to fund DHS Senators adopted a resolution by unanimous consent on Thursday to withhold their own pay during government shutdowns.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Addressing long-term encampments requires consistent outreach, mental health care, sanitation access, and pathways to stable housing.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Traditionally, maintaining vigilance in places like the South China Sea requires constant Naval patrols, which are expensive.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Yet convenience has not come at the price of comfort, insists designer Mikael Axelsson, who set out to better the coziness of conventional foam fillings.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Hao insists philanthropy alone won’t solve academic medicine’s financial and structural challenges.—
Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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What Programmable Cities Actually Require Singapore demonstrates that adaptive urban systems work when governance enables them.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Electric propulsion also enables Blitz to have a low acoustic as well as infra-red signature, delaying detection.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Insurance companies counter that authorizations are a vital tool to prevent unnecessary tests and medical care that inflate medical bills for families.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The new restrictions do not affect trade and financial transactions authorized by embargo exceptions or government authorizations, called licenses, according to the executive order.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although her sons might not be interested in acting yet, there's another way Banks bonds with her kids.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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