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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
Michaela Zee, Variety, 1 July 2025
Gener struck out 75 batters in 58 innings while walking just 14.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Good Thinking Years of painting restoration work done in just hours by new technique
Military
DARPA sets new records for sending power wirelessly
In order to perform that measurement, the long, thin, marked tip of the instrument is inserted between the tooth and the gum.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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Adverb
Perry’s prop malfunction occurred just one day after Beyoncé experienced an onstage mishap of her own, when her flying car began to tip over mid-air during her June 29 performance in Houston.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 1 July 2025
Gener struck out 75 batters in 58 innings while walking just 14.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Adjective
Deliberations in other high-profile murder charges range from just hours to several days.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Good Thinking Years of painting restoration work done in just hours by new technique
Military
DARPA sets new records for sending power wirelessly
In order to perform that measurement, the long, thin, marked tip of the instrument is inserted between the tooth and the gum.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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The way to do it is with judicious use of strong contrast colours, and that’s exactly what Nike has done here, with those pinks, blues and reds underneath the armpits and down the side of the shorts.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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That real-world experience with diverse hair types is exactly what makes Hairitage stand out.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Built from the Ground Up, With Love Just barely out of college, the founders of Walters Wedding Estates took an extraordinary leap of faith.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Oil prices were barely higher, giving up an earlier jump following the attacks.—
Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Zuckerberg famously earns only $1 as CEO at Meta, although the company provides him a $14 million allowance for costs related to security for Zuckerberg and his family.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Having only scored one openplay goal in his last ten games and flirted on the periphery of matches, the equation of how to integrate Haaland with a new cast of fluid attackers still had to be solved.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Brian Burns made his New York debut and felt right at home.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The skirt is so flowy, just right for staying cool in the Southern summer heat.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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When fall and cooler weather hits, simply layer a button-down shirt beneath.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Traditional relocation methods simply would not fit.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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An electric motorcycle bearing a Honda badge is bound to attract serious attention – and lately, the rumor mill has been buzzing.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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The Sox likely will deal starter Adrian Houser before the trade deadline, in case Hoyer hasn’t heard lately from his Winnetka Starbucks buddy, Sox general manager Chris Getz.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Supporters argue that Israel's campaign to eliminate Iran's nuclear facilities—including enrichment plants, missile bases, research centers, infrastructure, and oil refineries—is a justified national security measure.—
Felice Friedson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For all of the justified excitement and hubbub about Rafael Devers, the loss of an exciting and promising homegrown pitcher is impossible to ignore.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Greater Robustness And Reliability: Better equipped to handle out-of-distribution data and novel scenarios safely and reliably by incorporating safety parameters, constraints and logical invariants.—
Anuradha Weeraman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Taking this approach minimizes the frustration of figuring out where to store something and ensures everything has a logical place in your home.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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