excusably

Definition of excusablynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for excusably
Adverb
  • It can justifiably be credited with building Norway’s strongest team in a generation, with most of head coach Stale Solbakken’s 26-man World Cup squad schooled there.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Her parents, Lisa and Tom Fitzgerald, are justifiably proud.
    Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Adverb
  • Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • 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
Adverb
  • Given their international teams are expected to go far, the chances of Pedro Porro (Spain), Cristian Romero (Argentina), Richarlison (Brazil) and Micky van de Ven (the Netherlands) turning out in Sydney are fairly slim.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Tools & Materials Needed The good news is that cleaning your bathroom exhaust fan is a fairly easy DIY task!
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • The interiors are finished in wood and look pleasantly minimalist.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
  • His closing joke, which includes a Taylor Swift song that feels pleasantly incongruous with the rest of Maron’s persona, builds to a surprisingly hopeful ending while still being a joke about Maron’s acceptance of death.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • The teen stepbrother accused of killing 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been ordered detained pending trial after a federal judge reversed course and found that no release conditions could reasonably protect the community.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • The show has reasonably strong reviews so far with a 75%/61% split on RT with a lot of the criticism directed at either the pacing or the general antipathy toward endless remakes.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Excusably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excusably. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster