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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Although significant risks remain, the chance for revolutionary impact across various industries warrants a premium valuation for investors with the suitable risk appetite and long-term investment perspectives.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
Most cases included in the new research weren’t serious enough to warrant medical attention.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2025
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Noun
In March, investigators obtained search and seizure warrants for the records tied to the accounts belonging to the victims.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Although significant risks remain, the chance for revolutionary impact across various industries warrants a premium valuation for investors with the suitable risk appetite and long-term investment perspectives.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
Some even questioned if their connection was strong enough to warrant the win.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 July 2025
Most cases included in the new research weren’t serious enough to warrant medical attention.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
Noun
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However, students are not allowed to use the devices during class, unless a teacher gives them permission for educational, health or emergency purposes.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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For Father's Day this year, the dad of two shared that he was given the greatest gift – permission to share his favorite photo of his wife.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The landmark amendment guaranteed citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., even former slaves.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus and $30 million guaranteed.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The commissioners almost always vote unanimously on agenda items at public meetings, from utility rates to approving new transmission lines.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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San Diego Unified approved a policy that generally bans cellphones in all schools and grade levels but allows high school students to use them at lunch and between classes.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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These systems tend to short-cycle—turning on and off in quick succession—requiring more electricity to repeatedly start the compressor than to simply run it steadily.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Indiana government employees, for example, are required to avoid outside employment that would conflict with state property, time or information, or use their position in state government to secure privileges that wouldn’t be available to the average citizen.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
Verb
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Verb
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This enables the high-magnitude flow of campaign donations toward pollution-friendly actions in Tallahassee.—
Mel Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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That enabled Lunn to return to the mayor’s office again in 1915.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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The order by President Donald Trump to deny citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. is now before the courts.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In choosing Las Vegas as the attraction’s next location, a media statement cited that the Nevada city has where the show’s cast first bonded and where their respective characters made some memorable decisions.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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That, according to the two stars, is due to them quickly bonding once filming began.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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