as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a warranted use of force by the police
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as in guaranteed
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 approved
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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as in required
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warranted
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
While much of the contact Clark absorbs during games is real and the calls for more consistent officiating are largely warranted, the implicit and stereotypical framing of these conversations are harmful to the sport.
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Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The fantasy of transforming a cold or contemptuous man through the sheer force of one’s love has caused real harm, and the critique of it is warranted.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
So there's evidence now that there was a lot of boosterism and a lot of optimism that was not warranted.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
If convicted for criminal behavior, a state sentence is warranted.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation, and will bring an enforcement action if warranted.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged reforms are warranted but said the grand jury lacked critical evidence that became public after its investigation concluded.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
But skepticism is warranted regarding his ability to pull it off.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Verb
Thomas had every opportunity to acknowledge the play warranted discipline.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
While much of the contact Clark absorbs during games is real and the calls for more consistent officiating are largely warranted, the implicit and stereotypical framing of these conversations are harmful to the sport.
—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The fantasy of transforming a cold or contemptuous man through the sheer force of one’s love has caused real harm, and the critique of it is warranted.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
So there's evidence now that there was a lot of boosterism and a lot of optimism that was not warranted.
—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
If convicted for criminal behavior, a state sentence is warranted.
—
Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
The Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation, and will bring an enforcement action if warranted.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged reforms are warranted but said the grand jury lacked critical evidence that became public after its investigation concluded.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
But skepticism is warranted regarding his ability to pull it off.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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If that underlying logic is stripped away, policymakers may feel justified in reversing these successful, health-promoting policies.
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These are entirely justified responses to Russian strikes against our state.
Verb
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In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.
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While not every space rock is guaranteed to pose a real threat, scientists say looking for them is the first step.
Verb
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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The celebration comes 250 years after delegates in Philadelphia approved the Declaration, setting in motion what would become the world's oldest continuing experiment in self-government.
Verb
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Drivers turning right are required to wait for pedestrians to cross, and those going straight must wait along with them.
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They are not required to present all their evidence and can use secondhand information, or hearsay.
Verb
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The complaint alleged deceptive advertising and other misconduct.
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The court of appeal further ruled Guild had sufficiently alleged CCM had aided, and benefited from, then-Guild branch manager Christopher Flowers’s breach of his fiduciary duty to Guild.
Verb
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
Adjective
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Germany's head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, gave Ecuador its deserved praise for the win today, saying his own team failed to find its rhythm in the second half.
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Two families continue to carry burdens that neither asked for nor deserved.
Verb
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The amendment was not ratified during the Civil War, but the efforts in both the North and South revealed how an existential political crisis pushed language of God into government.
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors also ratified a local emergency proclamation as well to expand community support, environmental monitoring and business recovery assistance.
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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