1
2
as in barely
by a very small margin
I was just over the minimum age requirement for the senior citizen discount
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the length of the curtain is just right
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in simply
for nothing other than
got this present just for you
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a just punishment should fit the crime
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
there are just reasons for the state's ban of the private use of fireworks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the sort of just conduct that we expect of every soldier
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a just appraisal of the political situation over there
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of just
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Atlanta — North Carolina runner Molly Born won the USA Track & Field (USATF) women’s half marathon championship by a slim margin of just over four seconds on Sunday in Atlanta – but the result is only half the story.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2007, the philosopher Robert Sparrow argued that such weapons violate the just-war principle, that when harm is inflicted, someone must be answerable for the decision to inflict it.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for just
Adverb
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé unveiled a major reshufflng of his cabinet on Tuesday, retaining just five ministers in a new government largely consisting of untested figures endorsed by political parties and groups that recently signed a sweeping national accord.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Atlanta — North Carolina runner Molly Born won the USA Track & Field (USATF) women’s half marathon championship by a slim margin of just over four seconds on Sunday in Atlanta – but the result is only half the story.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Kristen Clarke, the former assistant attorney general for civil rights under the Biden-era Department of Justice, said in a statement that Jackson helped make America a more just nation.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2007, the philosopher Robert Sparrow argued that such weapons violate the just-war principle, that when harm is inflicted, someone must be answerable for the decision to inflict it.
—Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for just
Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
Adverb
-
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
-
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
Adverb
-
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
-
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
Adverb
-
Afghanistan, however, said only civilians were killed in Sunday's airstrike.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
-
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
Adverb
-
Expect unusual dishes like savory black and white cookies and celery root with black truffle right alongside classics like Lobster Newburg.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Facing Arizona State on Senior Night, nothing seemed to go right for the Jayhawks (Shop KU).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
-
Hardliners will race to fill the void, simply to survive.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
-
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
Adverb
-
Michkov has lately been playing on the left wing with Brink and Noah Cates.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Trump had suggested Iranians would overthrow their government, but lately hinted that regime moderates could take over.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Once an investigation is complete, findings are typically forwarded to a district attorney, who determines whether the officer’s actions meet Oklahoma’s legal standard for justified use of deadly force.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
5 Mar. 2026
-
An attack on Iran was both justified and necessary.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Our first attempt at pursuing this logical path was the Drake Equation, which had, as its final term, the lifetime of an average intelligent, technologically advanced civilization.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Throughout that time the Red Sox were viewed as a logical landing spot, but while the club ultimately opted to pursue Alex Bregman, Arenado acknowledged the thought of playing for Boston crossed his mind.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
