warrants 1 of 2

noun

Definition of warrantsnext
plural of warrant
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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warrants

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of warrant
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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2
as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the state constitution warrants these measures

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3
as in requires
to have as a requirement the situation warrants your immediate attention

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4
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 Synonyms for warrants
  1. permissions
  2. approves
  3. requires
  4. insists
  5. enables
  6. authorizations
  7. authorizes
  8. confirms
Noun
  • By setting precise access permissions at the AI layer, businesses can ensure agents only interact with appropriate datasets—minimizing the chance of misuse while safeguarding sensitive information.
    Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Grant any necessary audio permissions.
    Laura M. Labovich, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of permissions
Verb
  • For starters, women’s college basketball will finally receive units starting during the 2025 NCAA Tournament (assuming the Division I membership approves the plan in January).
    Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • New American Funding approves cash-out refinancing applicants with credit scores as low as 580, much lower than the traditional 620 most lenders require.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of approves
Verb
  • The front requires the extra task of removing the headlamp first and then reattaching it after installing the rack.
    Scott Kramer, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Addressing gun violence also requires the state to enforce comprehensive background checks and safe storage.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of requires
Verb
  • Shelton insists that Clippers officials used him to gather intel and boost their chances of signing the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Ian insists the key is handed over first.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of insists
Verb
  • This enables quantum computers to perform complex calculations with fundamentally different computational capabilities.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enables
Noun
  • With less than a month until he is set to give up the Oval Office, Biden gave sweeping authorizations on Tuesday to a slew of legislation that does everything from targeting child abuse to designating the balk eagle as the country’s national bird.
    Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
  • That legislation would have funded the government through March 14, extend the farm bill for one year and appropriate roughly $100 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers, among other authorizations.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of authorizations
Verb
  • Congress, through farm bills, authorizes modern nutrition, agriculture and rural development programs, simultaneously suspending the enforcement of standing 1938 and 1949 agriculture laws unsuited for current farming needs.
    LISA MASCARO, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The Senate passed on Wednesday the National Defense Authorization Act, the annual defense bill that authorizes Defense Department policies and funding levels.
    Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of authorizes
Verb
  • Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter, activist and founding member of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday, his representative confirms.
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Other research confirms this, assigning sleep a pivotal role.
    Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of confirms
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