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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
Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
With two red hot babyfaces in Reigns and Punk in hot pursuit, the post-WrestleMania just got infinitely more compelling.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
That same month, Russia released another American just days after arresting him on drug smuggling charges.
—Associated Press, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Despite moving up the ladder, Vicente adapted to Ferrol quickly, contributing 12 goals and 16 assists in just a season and a half.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
With two red hot babyfaces in Reigns and Punk in hot pursuit, the post-WrestleMania just got infinitely more compelling.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The 2024 rap beef between Lamar and Drake, which has since cooled, continues to spill outside of just music.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
That same month, Russia released another American just days after arresting him on drug smuggling charges.
—Associated Press, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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That’s exactly half of the artists on this year’s shortlist; apologies to fan-vote winners Phish for their loss.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reaction was exactly Nigel’s reaction in the show, which was actually quite satisfying but risky.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Out of the 10 largest economies in the world for 2024, California was fourth, Texas was ninth, and barely missing out was New York in 11th.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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For a preview that's barely one minute long, this teaser trailer — set to 'Wolf Totem' by The HU — sure packs in a lot.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This time, though, the satellites have not only been significantly upgraded, but represent the largest deployment for Amazon, the company said.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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At the other end, the bottom 49% of filers — representing essentially half of filers statewide — paid only 2.9% of the income tax.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Don't Force The Merge: The Business Case For Disagreement CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, classically minded visitors to Rome looked right past his paintings.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tarot horoscopes simply show the easiest path toward that growth.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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But before that, on the West Coast, a similar pink hue was simply the color of a doughnut box, introduced in the 1980s by families of Cambodian immigrants of Southern California who ran small bakeries in their new home country.—
Bedatri D. Choudhury,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Results in China, which was been a drag lately , were not terrible, either.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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That was always the case, though it’s been trending hard in that direction lately.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kelenic's lack of hustle prompted justified anger from fans.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Cronenberg has made a thriller of justified technological paranoia, of the internet’s myriad parasitic intrusions into the human realm.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2025
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That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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