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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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
Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Eight days later, the teen gave police a statement and said Hughes had initially contacted her over the winter break to wish her a Merry Christmas, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
That’s kind of crazy or at least bizarre enough to warrant attention.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
One of the warrants DeSantis signed this year expired after the Florida Supreme Court issued a stay.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Eight days later, the teen gave police a statement and said Hughes had initially contacted her over the winter break to wish her a Merry Christmas, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Verb
The manufacturer’s enduring superior legacy is warranted.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
That’s kind of crazy or at least bizarre enough to warrant attention.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
Noun
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Taiwan blamed China for blocking the trip, accusing Beijing of forcing the African nations to deny permission for Lai’s aircraft to pass through their airspace.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 May 2026
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Authorities in the West African island nation have denied the MV Hondius permission to dock at the port of Praia as a precautionary measure, complicating efforts to evacuate sick passengers and provide urgent medical care.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Space is limited, and admission is not guaranteed.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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So Section 326 of the Communications Act prohibits prior restraint and censorship, and the First Amendment guarantees free speech.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The board approved more than $12,000 in expenses for travel that was completed nine months ago.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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This is something that should never have been approved.—
Curt Anderson,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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And on Monday, the ship operator said two crew members — one British, one Dutch — had acute respiratory symptoms, one mild and one severe but both requiring urgent medical care.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Instead, a top Justice Department official insisted the ruling wasn’t binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Using magnetic fields, this system enables power transfer to electric ships without physical metal contact, shielding vital components from nature’s corrosive elements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Noun
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And what's more, the president’s claim at the outset of your segment that no president has sought an authorization to use force is also simply wrong.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Secretary Hegseth told your committee that the administration doesn't need congressional authorization to continue the war past 60 days because the clock pauses because of the ceasefire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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In 2024, Nat Wolff told Variety that the trio bonded over having Tourette syndrome.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The calf has been bonding with his mother, Belle, behind the scenes and learning how to swim.—
Harriet Ramos
May 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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