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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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
Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
The bill came in response to the court's issuing of arrest warrants for top Israeli officials last year.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
But according to the Aston scientists, Blodgett's experiment did not have a solid control condition to warrant such a conclusion.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
An arrest warrant for Lopez was filed March 29, records show.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
The bill came in response to the court's issuing of arrest warrants for top Israeli officials last year.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
During Milton’s draft process in 2024, the Cowboys were enamored with the Tennessee product but did not have a need at the position to warrant a draft pick.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
But according to the Aston scientists, Blodgett's experiment did not have a solid control condition to warrant such a conclusion.
—ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
Noun
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Entering someone’s boat without permission qualifies as burglary under Florida law when accompanied by threats or aggression.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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They can be given away by their owner or by bishops, while significant relics, such as hearts and organs, cannot be given away without permission from the Vatican.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The game is almost guaranteed to be over when Emmanuel Clase comes in, but the All-Star closer did not have his best stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the drama and comedy series races, which are guaranteed eight nominees regardless of submission count, the limited series category uses a proportional system.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the framework approved, the Trump administration is expected to push for a major new tax and spending bill to implement its policy commitments.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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More than half a century ago, New Yorkers approved a lottery to support public education.—
Mitchell Moss,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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That case, in federal court in New Jersey, seeks an order that would require Khalil's release and the rescinding of the Rubio determination.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Public officials who insisted such efforts were impossible, in an instant, demonstrated that a cleaner, safer city was always within reach.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The government insisted there was no evidence that the AP had been harmed irreparably.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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Indians generally revere elephants and tolerate a great deal of hardship to enable coexistence—about 500 humans are killed due to human-elephant conflict annually there.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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The extreme sacrifice that drives the exploding ants spotlights nature’s ability to enable survival at all costs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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In response to the heists, the MTA announced plans to install alarms and brighter lights on train controls to alert when a train is moved without authorization.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Since birth, Tucker has been backstage bonding with his mother Mara, who has given birth twice previously.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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After Brosnahan took home her Emmy statuette in 2018, Malek eventually approached her at a New York City music festival to bond over their good fortune involving Sherman-Palladino.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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