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
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
In an early morning operation, FBI agents executed arrest warrants across Southern California in connection with federal indictments, according to the agency.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Phillips had two previous arrest warrants out of Malden and Quincy district courts for assault and battery offenses.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Some had received fake arrest warrants, official-looking documents claiming their identities had been tied to gun running.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The financing package could include a loan of up to $500 million, in exchange for warrants that would allow the federal government to take a potentially substantial ownership stake in the beleaguered airline, the sources said.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Democrats say any funding bill for the Homeland Security Department should place restraints on federal immigration authorities, including better identification for federal officers and more use of judicial warrants, among other asks.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The agreement, which has not yet been finalized, would offer as much as $500 million in financing in exchange for warrants to purchase up to 90% of the new entity, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the deal before it is announced.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The Brazilian news organization reports that Monteiro, 36, who boasts 108,000 followers on Instagram, was arrested on Wednesday, April 15, in São Paulo, and authorities reportedly executed search and seizure warrants at her condominium.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
The agreement includes $100 million in new capital committed in a private placement of common stock and warrants.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
In an early morning operation, FBI agents executed arrest warrants across Southern California in connection with federal indictments, according to the agency.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Phillips had two previous arrest warrants out of Malden and Quincy district courts for assault and battery offenses.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Some had received fake arrest warrants, official-looking documents claiming their identities had been tied to gun running.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The financing package could include a loan of up to $500 million, in exchange for warrants that would allow the federal government to take a potentially substantial ownership stake in the beleaguered airline, the sources said.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Democrats say any funding bill for the Homeland Security Department should place restraints on federal immigration authorities, including better identification for federal officers and more use of judicial warrants, among other asks.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The agreement, which has not yet been finalized, would offer as much as $500 million in financing in exchange for warrants to purchase up to 90% of the new entity, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the deal before it is announced.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The Brazilian news organization reports that Monteiro, 36, who boasts 108,000 followers on Instagram, was arrested on Wednesday, April 15, in São Paulo, and authorities reportedly executed search and seizure warrants at her condominium.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
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Over time, those permissions allow companies to gather enormous amounts of behavioral data.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Distributing the estate After debts and taxes are paid, the court reviews the estate’s final accounting and approves the plan for distributing assets to beneficiaries and heirs according to the will.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Warsh, whom Trump nominated in January to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, can’t get to the Fed without going through Republican Senator Thom Tillis, a key member of the Senate Banking Committee that approves all Fed nominations.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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While Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Freshfields Village are open to the public, access to the rest of the island requires a renter’s, owner’s, or owner’s guest pass, or a dining, golf, or hotel reservation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The author insists there was no bigger fan of the Jackson children and the Jackson 5 than Joseph, whose main goal in forming the group in the first place was to protect them.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Grindr insists this isn’t going to be a gay rave.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Erwin is bullish about AI being a tool that enables the industry to survive.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The battery tech is also slightly different in each aircraft, with the VoloXPro offering a modular system that enables three battery configurations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 2 May. 2026.
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