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
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 In 2020, European arrest warrants were issued for Simonian and his two children for money laundering, criminal conspiracy and gang fraud. — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026 Brandel’s relative newness at center warrants observation once the season starts. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Tillman could receive warrants to purchase up to $100 million of NANO Nuclear stock, with most of the warrants tied to future reactor purchase commitments and project-development milestones. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 The warrants indicated that the child’s body was covered in bruises, including one that resembled a shoe print, per the outlet. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 The woman was taken into custody on multiple outstanding warrants, and a man was arrested for trespassing, Chartrand said. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Member states of the ICC are expected to comply with all such warrants issued by the court, but multiple members in Europe refused to comply — including Italy, France, and Germany. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 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
  • Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Neither wet nor dry food guarantees weight loss because total calories matter more than whether dinner comes from a can or a bag.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantees
Verb
  • Hyper-scale data centers often demand new natural-gas power plants and transmission lines, and Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission approves or denies permits for such developments, with no requirement for input from local communities.
    — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Austin approves nearly thirty times as many building permits as Providence, adjusting for population size.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 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
  • Turkey’s government insists its courts are independent as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shrugs off European rulings, a stance that has already fueled a diplomatic clash with Western ambassadors over Kavala’s detention.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The government insists that prisoners are provided with proper medical care and sent to hospital if required.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of insists
Verb
  • The denial-of-service attacks meant that hackers pushed massive traffic toward the agency in order to block services, including one that enables citizens to use one login across multiple public services.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This dual-burner functionality gives you greater control of the temperature and enables two-zone cooking.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of enables
Noun
  • Without work authorizations and the ability to drive, many have chosen for now, to remain home behind closed doors.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The transaction would also require SEC review, shareholder approval and other company authorizations, while its timing will depend on market conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2026.

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