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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
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Peal, now five months later, just committed to UGA last week.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Nakell Williams, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
International law and the just war tradition uphold states’ right to self-defense.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Even in just the first month of the season, this new practice has heavily impacted the sport.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Peal, now five months later, just committed to UGA last week.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Allen said the dry conditions mean fires can grow swiftly sometimes in just minutes.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
International law and the just war tradition uphold states’ right to self-defense.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
Adverb
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This routine isn’t exactly unique.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2026
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Donations to the wealthiest colleges barely register.—
Ed Smith-Lewis,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Concern for the rights of Black voters barely broke to the surface of Alito’s opinion.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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The dirt-only diamond was loamy and soft and home plate was totally submerged in a muddy puddle, a tributary of which also snaked down the third-base line.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Regretfully, locally foxgloves only last through spring and early summer before succumbing to the heat and humidity of the hot months.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The ball slid right underneath his glove, allowing two runs to score, and Semien to end up at second.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Speak simply, and let your honesty keep things moving forward smoothly while staying curious and open.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The ones who do not should not be able to simply walk out the door and call it retirement.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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This and other videos like it have been making the rounds lately, using tricks for clicks.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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With savings account interest rates of 4% or higher ubiquitous lately and those offers unlikely to change now that the Fed is holding steady (there won't be another meeting again until June), savers who have yet to take advantage may want to seriously consider doing so now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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On paper, each treatment may appear justified.—
Fennemore,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many faiths have teachings about when war is or is not considered justified, including Judaism, Islam and Hinduism.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Berman and Kessler argue this is a logical and organic pivot for MMRs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, a resignation or even a leave of absence now looks like a logical outcome.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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