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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
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The Tao people are one of Taiwan’s smaller indigenous groups, with a population of just 5,120, according to government tallies.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
But somewhere along the way, my love for football turned into more than just passion.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Adverb
Lionel Messi was inches from opening the scoring in Kansas City with just about five minutes gone.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The Tao people are one of Taiwan’s smaller indigenous groups, with a population of just 5,120, according to government tallies.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Adjective
But in the lead-up to the potential windfall from SpaceX, several major indexes (although not the S&P 500) created fast-track exceptions that will allow Musk’s firm to be included within just days of going public.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
But somewhere along the way, my love for football turned into more than just passion.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
Adverb
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Experts have long struggled to accurately forecast exactly when and where the phenomenon will occur.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
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And that’s exactly what a series like Percy Jackson and the Olympians will inspire your tween or teen to do, because there are so many unique characters that viewers will be eager to research more on demigods and Greek mythology.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Dec. 2025
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The first set disappeared from Mboko’s grasp in barely a moment.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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The other was the failure to calculate boat emissions from the vessels shuttling workers to turbines located 11 miles offshore, a distance so far that the turbines are barely visible from land.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Schwarber not only is coming off a career-high 56 homers, but also is considered one of the best leaders in the game.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Focus on ways to contribute, whether special teams or getting reps not only on live action units but on the look team.—
Barry Jackson
Updated December 7,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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And right before the end of the half, a thunderous shot from Akam Hashim flew just over the crossbar and rippled the top of the net, briefly making the stadium think Iraq had equalized.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Mary Shelley also seems like the type of person who would fit right into the Widow’s Bay community.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The publication's covers have captured history and the public mood that defines it — like the famous September 2001 issue's cover, which simply featured the black outline of the Twin Towers against a dark sky.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Colts are simply out of quarterbacks, and the team is going a wild route by attempting to bring Rivers back into the game.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Tyrese Gibson has been making headlines lately, but not for his acting.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Matthias Schoenaerts, who's been in the news lately for other reasons, is that figure, Krem of the Yellow Hills.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Many see the escalation not just as justified—but long overdue.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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Pop culture has been so stuck in a mode of romanticizing pioneers and settlers that American Primeval, with its insistence on diving into Mormon history and rejecting the idea that violence in the name of gaining power is justified, feels like a balancing of the scales.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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The company said the technology supports its roadmap toward quantum systems capable of operating with hundreds of high-precision logical qubits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Past and present are utilized in such a fascinating way as the filmmaker takes his premise to a logical, honest and heartfelt conclusion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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