excusably

Definition of excusablynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excusably
Adverb
  • Demographers were justifiably worried about decreasing immigration being a key factor in the recent population decline in San Diego and California.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
  • If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.
    Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Because bath bombs release a high concentration of dye into a fairly small amount of water, the pigment has prolonged contact with the tub’s surface.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In her review, Amy Nicholson sees both depth and something fairly simple.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Sometimes the bridge going up pleasantly slows the ice cream store traffic during busy times, ice cream shop co-owner Colin Desmarais has said.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The showrunners have been pleasantly surprised by the synchronicity building between art and life as the series moves deeper into the timeline, inspiring both cast and creators.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.
    Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Even with the deviations, the MorphoScan stayed within a reasonably accurate range and provided a meaningful breakdown of my body composition.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Excusably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excusably. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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