understandably
adverb
un·der·stand·ably
ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-blē 
: as can be easily understood : for understandable reasons
is understandably nervous
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Most other pop stars understandably stayed out of her way — but a few intrepid souls were still heard from this month, managing to make waves of their own within the Swift riptide.
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
While some were understandably disappointed, others escalated their response to a concerning extent.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Andrew has taken the fall and, understandably, the royal family is keen to distance themselves from the scandals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Washington — Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of some passengers.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
While some were understandably disappointed, others escalated their response to a concerning extent.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Andrew has taken the fall and, understandably, the royal family is keen to distance themselves from the scandals.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Washington — Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of some passengers.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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