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
Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbell’s throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession of a knife. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Parliamentary immunity was lifted with the speaker's approval before the warrants were executed. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Albanese was sanctioned in July of last year for her lobbying of the ICC to issue those arrest warrants against Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026 On Tuesday, officials issued warrants for Outen-Fleming and 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith, who was also allegedly involved in the shooting death. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 The Court did not completely strike down the use of geofence warrants, instead sending the matter back to the Circuit Court of Appeals to determine whether these warrants are actually constitutional violations. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 Lopez had bail set at $10,000, while Vargas had total bail set at $50,000 due to additional charges related to DUI warrants, the sheriff's office said. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Ralph Edward Mincey is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Jennifer Mincey, and his daughter, Amanda McBrayer, at a residence north of Oxford, according to warrants obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
There's a lot to do here at this Palace that warrants a return visit to this mountain getaway. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Tamil Nadu warrants a different framing. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 The tissue surrounding these small crevices also warrants your full attention. — Michele Ross, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026 Such a declaration warrants a rendering. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 19 May 2026 Sleep talking that occurs alongside night terrors, sleepwalking or breathing disruptions also warrants clinical attention. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Sheriff’s office deputies will weigh video evidence recorded by the bus cameras against a questionnaire to determine if a violation that warrants a ticket occurred, Randazzo said at the press conference. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Doctors typically combine fasting glucose, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin and a lipid profile, then add more specific tools like HOMA-IR or a Lipoprotein Insulin Resistance score when the picture warrants a closer look. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 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
  • They route requests, apply authentication, manage tool permissions, and log activity.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Random games, free streaming apps or odd utilities can come with permissions or fine print that most people skip.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of permissions
Verb
  • The takeaway is not that a diverse mouth guarantees a longer life.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's speech, privacy and technology project, said the First Amendment guarantees the right to criticize the government.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of guarantees
Verb
  • If the House approves the committee’s recommendation, and the Department of Justice decides to pursue charges, Joseph could face a fine of up to $100,000 and prison time for up to a year.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • The slides are well polished, the recommendations are clear, and the CEO approves everything within hours.
    — Jonas Barck, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of approves
Verb
  • Not every driver wants a truck that requires DIY installations or extreme customization to include basic features.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of requires
Verb
  • The group insists Yale must defend its lawful holistic admissions and educational leadership role.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Rosa insists that her husband was unaware he would be sent to war.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • The goal should be balance and governance that enables speed, quality and measurable results.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of enables
Noun
  • This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
    — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of authorizations
Verb
  • Once there, Emily bonds with four other counselors — played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis and Ella Reece — who begin to explore their witchy reality together.
    — William Earl, Variety, 26 June 2026
  • Every one of these chips, Jalapeño included, depends on Taiwan Semiconductor for advanced fabrication and the specialized packaging that bonds compute and memory into a single working part.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of bonds

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“Warrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrants. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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