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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
in a well-justified ruling the court voted unanimously to overturn the law
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2
as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
the use of force to capture the armed fugitive was fully justified
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as in explained
to be an acceptable reason for
you seem to think that losing a basketball game justifies a temper tantrum
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as in defended
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
failed to justify the need for a war at this time
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Recent Examples of justified
Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Legal experts argue that this is precisely the kind of case where a broad injunction is not only justified but necessary.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025
Graeme Taskerud, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
The record signing has justified his hefty price tag with goals (eight), assists (four) and a high work rate out of possession across 32 appearances.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Ukrainian officials framed the latest strike as a justified response to occupation, while Russian sources reported attempts to repel further maritime drone attacks near the site.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Legal experts argue that this is precisely the kind of case where a broad injunction is not only justified but necessary.
—Nik Popli, Time, 14 May 2025
Verb
Weld County District Attorney Michael Rourke determined the officers were justified in their use of force and cleared them in November 2021 for firing back at Miller, according to the news release.
—Graeme Taskerud, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
The record signing has justified his hefty price tag with goals (eight), assists (four) and a high work rate out of possession across 32 appearances.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justified
Adjective
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Seeing penalty abatement for reasonable cause can also be time-consuming and expensive so preventing the misclassification is a better course of action.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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But that all could soon change with an ambitious project to remove the dam that officials are hailing as a deserved environmental win.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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And the renewal is well deserved, with the show’s whip-smart writing and a top cast.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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So if there’s a breach, there’s nothing to steal, Suman explained.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Schumer defended his stance, acknowledging the bill's flaws but arguing that a government shutdown would be worse.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Ferrari driver maintained the lead on the opening lap and steadily built a gap, trying to break the DRS window to the Red Bull driver on his tail.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton maintained his lead throughout the 19-lap sprint race and defended the position from Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, who lost the second spot to Piastri after his front tires began to wear out significantly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a member of the Don Callis Family, winning the TNT Title is a logical next step.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There is no logical reason why you should not be entitled to retroactive benefit payments.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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As Reuters reports, Indonesia's Ministry of Industry has upheld its ban on the iPhone 16 because Apple has yet to meet its domestic content rules.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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Other coalitions are arguing the ban should be upheld, including former national security officials, former officials at the Federal Communications Commission and activist groups that advocate on behalf of the Uyghur people, people in Hong Kong and others against the Chinese government.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Only the team knows how valid those concerns are, but the manifestations of a weak culture have been evident.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Justified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justified. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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