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
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Hill was booked and held on a $3,500 bond connected to two bond-forfeiture warrants from a 2025 criminal investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In response to questions about the politics surrounding the fraud issue, Essayli noted Thursday's law enforcement actions were approved by a federal judge who signed arrest warrants in the case.
—Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1967 he had been told that the warrants had been cleared in the court, but that didn’t make much difference.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But the deal does not include any of the policy demands Democrats are pressing for, such as a ban on masks for immigration enforcement officers and requiring warrants issued by a judge, not just the agency, to enter homes.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrants were carried out on March 26.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The warrants remain under seal.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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
The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hood could have a performance that warrants conversation about the Cowboys selecting him with one of their two first-round picks.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Although deforestation understandably warrants strong concern, the world has lost wetlands at three times the rate of forest loss in recent decades, with the world losing more than 20% of its wetlands since 1970.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jay Kiel sealed the warrants to seize the ballots at Bianco’s request, which Bonta and a host of news outlets took issue with.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Hill was booked and held on a $3,500 bond connected to two bond-forfeiture warrants from a 2025 criminal investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In response to questions about the politics surrounding the fraud issue, Essayli noted Thursday's law enforcement actions were approved by a federal judge who signed arrest warrants in the case.
—Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1967 he had been told that the warrants had been cleared in the court, but that didn’t make much difference.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
But the deal does not include any of the policy demands Democrats are pressing for, such as a ban on masks for immigration enforcement officers and requiring warrants issued by a judge, not just the agency, to enter homes.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
The warrants were carried out on March 26.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The warrants remain under seal.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The growing awareness that, even in mild COVID cases, the possibility exists for longer-term, often undetected organ damage also warrants more examination, researchers say.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hood could have a performance that warrants conversation about the Cowboys selecting him with one of their two first-round picks.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Although deforestation understandably warrants strong concern, the world has lost wetlands at three times the rate of forest loss in recent decades, with the world losing more than 20% of its wetlands since 1970.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
Noun
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The search box is prominent, and the landing screen displays common functions for automations, customization, permissions, and workflows.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pricing and availability are unknown with various regulatory permissions pending.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Colorado legislators have put our state’s anti-discrimination law on a collision course with Title IX, the federal law that guarantees women and girls an equal opportunity to compete in sports, and female student athletes are paying the consequences.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Christian faith guarantees nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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If the state approves these changes, New York City will be able to speed up too — our administration will ensure that rezoning applications can begin public review in six months or less.—
Leila Bozorg,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Libra, balance requires substance behind the smile.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The challenge is that manure is already extremely nutrient-dense—often providing far more nitrogen and phosphorus than even a productive garden requires.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ulbrich insists he was always convinced that those predictions were wrong.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The idea is that if a firm is trying to certify an event contract that simply enables speculation — without otherwise serving the public interest — regulators will step in.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
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The technology also enables digital evaluation, allowing results to be stored, analyzed, or shared instantly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Insurance plans often have cost-sharing requirements and red tape such as prior authorizations that can delay or deny coverage.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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While authorizations with oversight conditions weren’t unusual, arriving at one under these circumstances was.—
Renee Dudley,
ProPublica,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Guess what bonds that group together?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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