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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Grossmont coach Jerry Lerud, in his 32nd season coaching the Foothillers, was understandably proud of his team.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
According to the Worldpay report, consumer openness drops sharply as purchase values rise, especially once transactions exceed even $1,000, and that skepticism is understandably justified.
—Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
With inflation now at its highest point in three years, elevated interest rates on hold by the Federal Reserve for the foreseeable future and market uncertainty pronounced thanks to the war with Iran, many savers may understandably be looking for alternative ways to protect and grow their money.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The rematch lacked much buzz compared to the postseason series and 2025 regular season matchups — understandably so.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
According to the Worldpay report, consumer openness drops sharply as purchase values rise, especially once transactions exceed even $1,000, and that skepticism is understandably justified.
—Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
With inflation now at its highest point in three years, elevated interest rates on hold by the Federal Reserve for the foreseeable future and market uncertainty pronounced thanks to the war with Iran, many savers may understandably be looking for alternative ways to protect and grow their money.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The rematch lacked much buzz compared to the postseason series and 2025 regular season matchups — understandably so.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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