warrants 1 of 2

noun

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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5
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
Noun
He was arrested on Tarrant County warrants charging him with financial abuse of the elderly, money laundering and engaging in organized crime for theft. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 The blurb does not meet The Athletic’s standards of attribution and warrants an Editor’s Note. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Keen later told the relative that police knew about the new vehicle and were actively tracking it, records say, as well as running the relative’s name through a police search tool to identify any active warrants. — Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026 He was later charged, but skipped his court appearances and now has outstanding warrants for arrest. — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 While his talent warrants this ranking, Bradshaw suggests waiting on a quarterback due to the depth of the position later in drafts. — Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Greening Plus Sprouting A potato that is both green and sprouting warrants closer inspection. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 After years of legal proceedings in the United Kingdom and Romania, the Tates were arrested in Miami by US Marshals on July 18 on provisional arrest warrants requested by Britain. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Christopher Mondragon Aurora Police Castanuela is wanted on three Aurora police warrants for numerous theft and obstruction charges. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
And yes, most everyone will call it the Batmobile, as the resemblance certainly warrants it. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 De-cleating a ball carrier no longer warrants a special little star on your helmet. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 When to See a Doctor While some hair shedding is normal, certain signs may indicate a more serious issue that warrants medical attention. — Audrey Noble, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 Its ethics commission is generally required to complete an investigation within 180 days, allowing for no more than two 60-day extensions when the situation warrants it. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The available data indicates that this disease warrants more attention. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 At the very least, the decision to screen for and treat low testosterone levels warrants an individualized and detailed discussion regarding potential risks. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026 Known ingestion of string, a toxic plant or another hazardous object also warrants an immediate visit. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 There's a lot to do here at this Palace that warrants a return visit to this mountain getaway. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrants
  1. permissions
  2. guarantees
  3. approves
  4. requires
  5. insists
  6. enables
  7. authorizations
  8. bonds
Noun
  • Proton also pointed to Full Disk Access, one of the macOS permissions required during setup, as a broader security consideration.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That means recognizing identity as a strategic business capability, continuously governing both human and non-human identities and applying adaptive access controls that respond to context instead of relying on static permissions.
    — Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of permissions
Verb
  • The decision came as part of the new 5-for-5 NCAA rule that guarantees all athletes five years of competition across five academic school years, starting either at age 19 or with full-time enrollment.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Notre Dame currently has a long-term agreement in place that guarantees the Fighting Irish four or five games per season against ACC opponents.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of guarantees
Verb
  • We also like CarShield, which approves cars with up to 300,000 miles, twice the industry average.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And then there are the animals The regulations say domestic or other animals kept in groups such as packs, herds, litters, bevies or flocks larger than three are prohibited, unless the Village approves otherwise by resolution.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of approves
Verb
  • This may not come as a surprise in a world not only of AI, but widespread access to technology that requires ordinary people to develop typing skills.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • If the rug requires mold or mildew remediation, consult a professional rug cleaner.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of requires
Verb
  • Israel insists this is allowed under the latest ceasefire agreement.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But that sympathy can’t quite make up for the galling fact of Nelson’s sons, now teenagers stuck in limbo as a father figure stubbornly insists on courting further ruin.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • Bottom line Astra doesn't change our read on Palo Alto's results, which strengthened our conviction that cybersecurity is the software component that enables the adoption of artificial intelligence.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That lift power enables Falcon Heavy to send large payloads to distant destinations.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enables
Noun
  • Several California universities have paused international students’ applications to pursue off-campus internships after the federal government issued guidance last month urging enhanced scrutiny of these work authorizations.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Prior authorizations that required a phone call clear without one.
    — Abhinav Shashank, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of authorizations
Verb
  • The mop-haired actor plays Joey, a spunky boy onboard who bonds with Maddie over having absent parents in the military.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Nigel Starck, too, argues that obituaries provide a glue that bonds society not in grief but in an aspirational reevaluation of our own lives.
    — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonds

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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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