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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What Else to Watch at the World Cup Even if there’s understandably a major focus on the co-host nations' chances, there’s more to a World Cup than one country.
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Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The bottom line Silver's new record price may understandably entice investors unfamiliar with the precious metal landscape.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The reaction within the community is understandably sad.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
Baby has been described, very understandably, as a response to Dijon and his wife having their first child.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
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Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The bottom line Silver's new record price may understandably entice investors unfamiliar with the precious metal landscape.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The reaction within the community is understandably sad.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
Baby has been described, very understandably, as a response to Dijon and his wife having their first child.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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