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
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
One of the warrants DeSantis signed this year expired after the Florida Supreme Court issued a stay.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Arrest warrants for a defendant’s failure to appear are extremely common in the court system and often go unexecuted for months at a time.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The warrants stemmed from a long-term investigation into complaints of narcotics sales in the greater South Norwalk area.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Garibay said warrants were served Tuesday at two commercial buildings, located in the 1800 block of Alum Rock Avenue and the 3800 block of Monterey Road, and at two homes, located in the 4300 block of Alum Rock Avenue and the 200 block of Senter Road.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
This would have disqualified both Russia and Israel from receiving awards as both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu face arrest warrants from the court.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
One of those men was already facing charges and outstanding warrants for retail theft in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The agreement includes $100 million in new capital committed in a private placement of common stock and warrants.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
That achievement warrants serious consideration for a Special Achievement Award, if not a place on the ballot outright.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
But that assertion warrants a strict fact-check.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The new law requires communications companies to respond to warrants in five days and social media companies to respond within 72 hours.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
One of the warrants DeSantis signed this year expired after the Florida Supreme Court issued a stay.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Arrest warrants for a defendant’s failure to appear are extremely common in the court system and often go unexecuted for months at a time.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The warrants stemmed from a long-term investigation into complaints of narcotics sales in the greater South Norwalk area.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Garibay said warrants were served Tuesday at two commercial buildings, located in the 1800 block of Alum Rock Avenue and the 3800 block of Monterey Road, and at two homes, located in the 4300 block of Alum Rock Avenue and the 200 block of Senter Road.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
This would have disqualified both Russia and Israel from receiving awards as both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu face arrest warrants from the court.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
One of those men was already facing charges and outstanding warrants for retail theft in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The agreement includes $100 million in new capital committed in a private placement of common stock and warrants.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The tissue surrounding these small crevices also warrants your full attention.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
That achievement warrants serious consideration for a Special Achievement Award, if not a place on the ballot outright.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
But that assertion warrants a strict fact-check.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
Noun
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Over time, those permissions allow companies to gather enormous amounts of behavioral data.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cox knows better than anyone that starting multiple horses in the Derby guarantees nothing more than having to secure more seats for more owners.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for many, economic prosperity must be accompanied by political change that guarantees long-term stability.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Distributing the estate After debts and taxes are paid, the court reviews the estate’s final accounting and approves the plan for distributing assets to beneficiaries and heirs according to the will.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Warsh, whom Trump nominated in January to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, can’t get to the Fed without going through Republican Senator Thom Tillis, a key member of the Senate Banking Committee that approves all Fed nominations.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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While Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Freshfields Village are open to the public, access to the rest of the island requires a renter’s, owner’s, or owner’s guest pass, or a dining, golf, or hotel reservation.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Protecting water resources requires collaboration between policymakers, utilities and innovators.—
Steve Adelstein,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While pomegranates don’t grow true to seed, Fritz insists the genetic gamble is worth it.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Wilson insists that MacInnes told her that an incident in September 2023, during which MacInnes and Ghost shared a bath in swimsuits, had made the young actress uncomfortable.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The sophisticated set by ace production designer David Gropman enables Altman’s perpetually moving and zooming camera to drift in and out of two-way mirrors that depict memories and fantasies with both immediacy and a gauzy nostalgia.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, addressed concerns about giving one party too much power by staggering the new authorizations out over a 0-year period.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Most authorizations ultimately go through, particularly if patients appeal.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Comedy is the throughline that bonds it all together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Although her sons might not be interested in acting yet, there's another way Banks bonds with her kids.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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