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as in barely
by a very small margin
I was just over the minimum age requirement for the senior citizen discount
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as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the length of the curtain is just right
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as in simply
for nothing other than
got this present just for you
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as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a just punishment should fit the crime
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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
there are just reasons for the state's ban of the private use of fireworks
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
they are a just people who are guided by a firm belief in God and a love of traditional values
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the sort of just conduct that we expect of every soldier
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
stopping to help a stranded motorist is simply the just thing to do
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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a just appraisal of the political situation over there
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Recent Examples of just
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Then came YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, and more, turning just about everyone in these platforms’ target generations into nonprofessional performers—and, perhaps even more crucially, viewers of the nonprofessional performances of others.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spices lose flavor after a couple of years, and nuts or oils can go rancid in just months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Some wore pins or held signs to protest administration policies; others just gave the middle finger.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Then came YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, and more, turning just about everyone in these platforms’ target generations into nonprofessional performers—and, perhaps even more crucially, viewers of the nonprofessional performances of others.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Sheen, a pioneering 20th century TV evangelist, had his 2019 ceremony canceled with just weeks’ notice due to concerns about his tenure as Rochester bishop.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spices lose flavor after a couple of years, and nuts or oils can go rancid in just months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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This discrepancy between counts highlights exactly the problem that could arise should the amendment pass.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Palestinians in the occupied West Bank said they were largely unfazed as war erupted Saturday, barely pausing as booms echoed across the sky from Israel's Iron Dome intercepting missiles overhead.—
CLAUDIA CIOBANU,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Remove the dying leaves and then the pot can be moved to a cool, dimly lit spot and just kept barely moist until the soil can be worked in the spring.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sunday's airstrike.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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There could only be one reason for the black curtain hanging at Gampel Pavilion ahead of Saturday’s Senior Day game against Seton Hall.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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The hotel is located right in the middle of downtown and close to restaurants, pharmacies, cafés, and parking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But midway through the second half, Peterson allowed Flemings to get to his spot easily and knock one down from the mid-range before answering on the other end with a dribble hand-off 3-pointer right in front of the Kansas bench.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hardliners will race to fill the void, simply to survive.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Someone who gets deported might leave behind a wife and children — but unlike when someone simply loses their job, these families aren’t able to receive unemployment assistance, according to Garcia.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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But lately, student walkouts have been taking hold in a number of communities in and around Chicago after ICE involvement in Minneapolis has garnered national attention, especially following the recent deaths of two American citizens who were shot and killed by federal immigration officers.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Stocks have been volatile lately as traders worry about potential blow-ups in private credit, major tech companies overspending on artificial intelligence and whether AI will take out entire industries — such as software.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment, but officials there have broadly defended the department’s actions as not only justified but necessary for ensuring the rule of law and holding alleged criminals to account.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The fourth statement is a logical extension, suggesting that baking soda might be particularly valuable for, say, climbing mountains or cycling over alpine passes.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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The logical assumption here would be that a cooperative mode was discussed at some point.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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