as in permission
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 to guarantee
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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2
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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3
as in to require
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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4
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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5
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warrant
Gary J. Bass, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
San Diego County Sheriff's Office records also indicate that there is an outstanding warrant for Love's arrest that was issued on Oct. 2, 2024, on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The brothers’ attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition in 2023 arguing that new evidence had come to light warranting a new trial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In 1956, Bauer became the attorney general of West Germany’s largest state and issued an arrest warrant for Adolf Eichmann, the fervid SS chieftain who had engineered the deportation of Jews from across Europe to the death camps.
—Gary J. Bass, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
San Diego County Sheriff's Office records also indicate that there is an outstanding warrant for Love's arrest that was issued on Oct. 2, 2024, on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
The question for the Broncos is whether there is another player at the position who warrants a selection with the No. 2o pick.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The brothers’ attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition in 2023 arguing that new evidence had come to light warranting a new trial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
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Alas for true love and territorial aspirations, on his way back to St. Petersburg for further orders and permission to marry, Rezanov got sick, again and again, and finally died after falling from his horse.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Stafford, 37, had drawn considerable interest after the Rams granted his representatives permission to seek the potential financial parameters from another clubs if L.A. elected to peddle him.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The pope has been sleeping with a non-invasive mechanical mask to guarantee that his lungs expand properly overnight and help his recovery.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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After three straight years of Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes dominating the tournament, a new champion is almost guaranteed to emerge.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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BlackRock led a campaign to get a spot bitcoin ETF approved in the U.S. through 2023, with a fleet of bitcoin funds making their debut in January 2024 before surging to become some of the fastest growing ETFs of all time.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The American Parkway Plan Commissioner Chris Shultz admitted that changes at Sailor Bar were required to adhere to the broader American River Parkway Plan, which was approved by supervisors in 2008.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Image Some senior Israeli officials have argued that there will never be a better moment to take out the major nuclear facilities, though American military officials believe that the Israelis would almost certainly require American equipment and support to do a thorough job.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Driving the prices higher would require a steady stream of positive news.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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There’s much misinformation about who actually pays tariffs Trump is a proponent of tariffs, insisting that they are paid for by foreign countries.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Against the advice of Sinatra, Cal hits the button, insisting the people of America need a chance to survive.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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Digital platforms, including mobile apps, chatbots and social media, can enable companies to engage with customers in real time and provide instant responses to queries and concerns.—
Naeem Ghauri,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without authorization from the agency, the payouts cannot go forward, the sources said.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Seems like an innocent enough way to bond with your partner after a long day of caregiving, but many commenters didn’t see it this way.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unlike most formulas, Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat is meant to be applied to wet (or semi-wet) polish, bonding with every layer to create a durable, chip-resistant finish.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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