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
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In a vacuum, Buehler’s regular-season performance might not have warranted such a payday.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
While that might happen, when the real world is moving in the opposite direction of the forecast, some skepticism is warranted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lessons from the Past The optimism around 2025 is warranted, but fintechs considering an IPO would do well to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
First, laying out some AI alignment essentials is warranted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But his defense attorneys had argued that Girardi’s dementia and ongoing cognitive decline warranted keeping him out of prison and in the memory care ward of his Orange County nursing home.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
And some skepticism is warranted.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Cabrera Services recommended the three locations be included in any future investigations, and GSI recommended the city conduct shallow trenching and soil sampling at the sites — but asserted there no further investigations were warranted.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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With distribution spanning five states, the possibility of widespread exposure warranted the highest level of caution to protect public health.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
In a vacuum, Buehler’s regular-season performance might not have warranted such a payday.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
While that might happen, when the real world is moving in the opposite direction of the forecast, some skepticism is warranted.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lessons from the Past The optimism around 2025 is warranted, but fintechs considering an IPO would do well to learn from the mistakes of their predecessors.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
First, laying out some AI alignment essentials is warranted.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
But his defense attorneys had argued that Girardi’s dementia and ongoing cognitive decline warranted keeping him out of prison and in the memory care ward of his Orange County nursing home.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
And some skepticism is warranted.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Cabrera Services recommended the three locations be included in any future investigations, and GSI recommended the city conduct shallow trenching and soil sampling at the sites — but asserted there no further investigations were warranted.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warranted
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This involves making sure that the company takes risks that are well justified, and the skeptics views are critical for informing these calculations.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Black and brown people, especially in more rural and suburban areas, are now operating with a level of hyper vigilance, having a justified paranoia that violence could descend on them at any time.Banseka Kayembe, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
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In a move that could eventually make weight loss drugs cheaper and easier to access, the Food and Drug Administration Monday approved a second generic in the category of medications known as GLP-1s.Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dillingham has preached since the day he was hired in 2022 that an active fan base is required for the Sun Devils to reach their football potential.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Just days before the vote, the complaint alleged, the employee in the auditor’s office violated ethics laws by sharing confidential information that portrayed the ambulance service negatively.Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
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To that end, although the complaint references alleged text messages from Bayless, the more explosive and damning allegations are told through Faraji’s recollections.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Automated and enabled by AI, criminal hackers will continue to extort victims at a startling rate in 2025.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ten days on the training pitches with a clutch of friendly games enabled Nuno to get across his ideas and to forge an ‘us against the world’ mentality.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Maresca’s tactics have generally yielded positive first-half performances during this stretch, rewarded with deserved leads against Fulham, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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In a recent come-from-behind win versus St. Louis, Merrill contributed nearly 19 on-ice minutes and scored his first goal of the season, drawing deserved praise from his coach.Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2025
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The efforts of the Carter administration finally prevailed and by the following year, both treaties were ratified by the Senate.Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
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In August, Apple ratified a labor contract at America's first unionized Apple Store—agreeing to a modest increase in wages, about 10 percent over three years.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 28 Dec. 2024
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the House, a majority of Democrats voted against the bill after House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted on adding the provision to ban transgender medical care for children.CBS News, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Warranted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warranted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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