as in permission
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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as in to guarantee
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 to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the state constitution warrants these measures
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as in to require
to have as a requirement
the situation warrants your immediate attention
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as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
we'll all be dead before that happens, I warrant
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
bailiffs are warranted to enforce the subpoena
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Recent Examples of warrant
Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
The calls falsely stated people requesting an absentee ballot would provide private information to the government that would be used to collect debts, serve warrants and forcibly administer vaccines.
—Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Hold Space For Empathy In times of turmoil, empathy is always warranted and needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Robert Giuliano, 49, was taken into custody around 1 p.m. on Dec. 12 on a fugitive of justice warrant related to skipping out on his parole in New York, according to Officer Aaron Bolin with the Scottsdale Police Department.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
The calls falsely stated people requesting an absentee ballot would provide private information to the government that would be used to collect debts, serve warrants and forcibly administer vaccines.
—Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
If that is all political leadership is, the skepticism is warranted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Hold Space For Empathy In times of turmoil, empathy is always warranted and needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warrant
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Rogers ended up sharing the letter, which was written in two parts, with a friend who, with his permission, shared it to Reddit under the handle u/ITookYourGP.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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People living in the country without legal permission paid more than $1.2 billion in taxes, including $476.3 million in state and local taxes, and $4.3 billion in total spending power in 2022, according to the American Immigration Council.Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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The public is guaranteed more than a glimpse of Kate, though, thanks to her carol service, Together at Christmas, pre-recorded at Westminster Abbey in early December and due to air on Christmas Eve.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gaga Mistake Day When Grandma comes for a visit, silliness and creativity are guaranteed, in this funny and endearing book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub; her kids' gaga, Susan Straub; and award-winning illustrator Jessica Love.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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The City Council approved at its November meeting year-end bonuses of $1,000 for full-time employees and department heads, $500 for part-time employees and $250 for the city's recorder/treasurer.Randy Moll, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The city approved legislation to purchase and renovate Capital One Arena, where the Capitals and Wizards play, and Bowser has advocated federal legislation to clear the way for the RFK Stadium land to be redeveloped.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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His work suggests that global problem-solving requires diverse perspectives and cross-cultural competencies.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, more recent cases of bird flu have generally been mild, with only one of the 61 cases in the U.S. experiencing severe symptoms requiring hospitalization.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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First-year coach Dave Canales, who has insisted on evaluating the quarterback position on a week-to-week basis, said Young would start next week’s home finale against the Arizona Cardinals.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While Fed officials formally insist markets don't sway their decisions, economists say the central bank doesn't like to rattle them.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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That shift is enabled by Sam, who really does see her, and—better—sees someone worth knowing.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cronenberg’s first efforts were financed by private investors eager to take advantage of generous government subsidies and tax breaks: low-risk capital enabling high-risk creativity.Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Families can bond over horseback riding, fishing, and archery or relax with the heated pools and spa.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The two bonded at Treacy’s studios, with Treacy reminding McGirr that McQueen spent much of his life being undermined.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warrant. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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