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
Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The government could start over, in that case, and still find that TPS is no longer warranted — if the process bears that out.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The water conditions have now warranted a more serious response statewide.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Martilla said the length of the order was warranted because the ex-wife had demonstrated a history of abuse.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The league and union reached agreement that Dončić’s and Cunningham’s unique circumstances warranted their eligibility for all the postseason awards be reinstated despite not making the 65-game minimum.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Another is getting the players — some in contract years, others trying to establish themselves as big-leaguers — to buy into a team-first approach and give themselves up when warranted, such as with a runner on third.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Backtracking here is warranted.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Double points are warranted for her almost campy, hyper-literal approach two years in a row.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
The government could start over, in that case, and still find that TPS is no longer warranted — if the process bears that out.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The water conditions have now warranted a more serious response statewide.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Martilla said the length of the order was warranted because the ex-wife had demonstrated a history of abuse.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
After the inspector general completes his report, Pirro said her office will review it and could restart its criminal probe if warranted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The league and union reached agreement that Dončić’s and Cunningham’s unique circumstances warranted their eligibility for all the postseason awards be reinstated despite not making the 65-game minimum.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Another is getting the players — some in contract years, others trying to establish themselves as big-leaguers — to buy into a team-first approach and give themselves up when warranted, such as with a runner on third.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Backtracking here is warranted.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
Adjective
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The justified issue with this latest Cowboys-Arlington deal Ross did not return a call to the Star-Telegram.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the federal monitor in place since that ruling has repeatedly said that even when officers conduct a legally justified stop, the subsequent frisk or more invasive search is too often not justified.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The top 14 fillies on the leaderboard are guaranteed a spot in the starting gate, with three horses added as also-eligibles in case anyone in the main field scratches.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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That total, which is fully guaranteed, will count in its entirety against the salary cap.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children.—
Daniel Chang,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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She is poised to become a member of the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1, if her nomination is approved.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In his first varsity season, Jordan has learned how to navigate the intricacies required from the position.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Completion of this training is now required to obtain certification and aims to address knowledge gaps among retailers regarding the lawful use of the trademark.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In his filing, Barash alleged that Storms, 42, has been experiencing mental health issues that compromise her parenting of their daughter, 12-year-old Harper.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI could have prevented one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada’s history, a string of seven lawsuits filed Wednesday in a California court alleged.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ramp-up, supported by custom software and over 150 networked workstations, has enabled the delivery of more than 350 units.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Anything less will keep the door wide open for the Pohlad family to be a lightning rod for criticism that is very much deserved.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Two goals in Atletico Madrid’s 5-2 Champions League last-16 first-leg win over Tottenham had earned him a deserved player of the match trophy.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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No telling yet how the WGA’s deal, which leaders arrived to earlier this month quite swiftly and the membership ratified on Friday, will affect the actors’ talks.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Unified School District administrators overwhelmingly ratified a new labor contract with the district, their union announced on Friday.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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