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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
Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
But leadership means setting the standard for ethics, accountability, and worker protection, not just for speed.
—Teresa Liu, Oc Register, 6 May 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
For the manifesto’s authors, a just fashion system enriches the lives of workers, their families and their communities, not the coffers of billionaire fashion tycoons.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Adverb
This approach also provides food for bees all season long instead of just for one month.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
But leadership means setting the standard for ethics, accountability, and worker protection, not just for speed.
—Teresa Liu, Oc Register, 6 May 2026
Adjective
With just months to go, the pressure mounted.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
For the manifesto’s authors, a just fashion system enriches the lives of workers, their families and their communities, not the coffers of billionaire fashion tycoons.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
Adverb
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The Fresno State product didn’t exactly wow with size — a visible tick shy of a 5-foot-11 pre-draft measurement — but displayed solid timing and kept the rhythm humming on Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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The president and his billionaire buddies who barely noticed the price increases don’t need a refund check.—
Linda Sánchez,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The throw went to second base, which Gagnon barely beat the throw on to load the bases.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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My mother would leave her desk only to cook, clean the house and iron clothes, then return to work.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But on Saturday, the Sky showed an ability to fight off a comeback — a critical shift for a team that won only 10 games last season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Second-year guard Sarah Ashlee Barker scored the game-winner on a put-back right before time expired, and pandemonium ensued.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Data centers are currently allowed by right in eight different zoning districts without city approval, including in residential areas.—
TERRY ROUECHE,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Often, everyone is trying their best but finding that there are simply too many competing and seemingly conflicting needs.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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That, too, would be struck down by the trade court, but in the meantime importers around the country, from giant corporations to individuals who simply want to buy single products from abroad, will be left mired in uncertainty.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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The videos slot into the lineage of vaguely ambient visuals that have lately become Drake’s bread and butter.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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If your mattress has been feeling a little too firm lately, this pillowy mattress topper is an easy fix without buying a whole new bed.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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While that number has been met with justified skepticism from most fans, there's apparently plenty of support within the sport.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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But policies that make the economy fairer for the populace are more justified than ever.—
Alexander Heffner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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As far as the second outside cornerback is concerned, the most logical answer would be JuJu Brents, who looked impressive in his two starts in 2025 prior to sustaining a foot injury in Week 11 that required season-ending surgery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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On one hand, when a team selects in the lottery, the logical next step is a draft party, part of the hype of the next newcomer to be marketed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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