excusably

Definition of excusablynext

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Adverb
  • But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Once again, Florida’s LGBTQ population justifiably feels targeted by the DeSantis administration.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 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
  • The beach is flat–just right for soccer or throwing a football–and the water is usually fairly calm and great for taking out a standup paddleboard or a surfboard.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Backed by solid work by a handful of other writers, the actor wears all of Shah’s unlikeable qualities while still somehow managing to be, well, fairly likeable.
    Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The screen’s swivel mechanism is pleasantly firm and doesn’t move during intense running sessions.
    Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There’s a weird disconnect between the show’s pleasantly languid visual feel and its characters’ emotions.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.
    Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Excusably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excusably. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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