1
as in right
the practice of giving to others what is their due or an instance of this
the victim's family felt that justice had been done in the case
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2
as in judge
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
with scrupulous justice, the marriage counselor noted that both parties had much to atone for
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Recent Examples of justice
Moon said suggesting a lesser sentence for someone accused of undermining the Constitution and plunging the country into crisis would be an affront to justice and common sense.
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Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
After more than three hours of arguments, several conservative justices appeared receptive to upholding the state bans.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The justices sounded skeptical at times.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
There are six justices who are appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
After more than three hours of arguments, several conservative justices appeared receptive to upholding the state bans.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The justices sounded skeptical at times.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
There are six justices who are appointed by Republicans and three by Democrats.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justice
Noun
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Costco would add one right-in/right-out turn on Idaho 55, another on Hill Road, and a new roundabout on Hill Road, the traffic analysis said.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The judge also sentenced him to five years of supervised release and imposed a $500,000 fine against him — the maximum fine allowable.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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An interpreter translated the judge's comments for Nino-Moncada.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Second-life batteries offer potential for circular economy Jeff Renaud, CEO of Relectrify, highlighted that the project demonstrates how Australian innovation can play a leading role in the global shift toward carbon neutrality and the circular economy.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
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Shipping lanes suffered, neutrality became meaningless, and actual fishing vessels became sitting ducks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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My goodness, Tennessee Williams.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Another category to consider adding to your wellness pantry is tonics, highly concentrated shots of goodness stocked with superfoods.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The attorneys general are asking the court for a temporary restraining order to restore funding while the case proceeds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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His administration’s agenda has tugged the law to its limits on several occasions, and is currently undergoing multiple court battles on issues ranging from immigration to tariffs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The administrative investigation was later assigned to an independent third investigator to ensure independence and objectivity, said O’Grodnick.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Iran thus has every right to demand that the IAEA be diligent in observing its own procedures and codes of conduct on impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to national security concerns in exchange for continued cooperation.—
Mohammad Javad Zarif,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Once home to countless cultural celebrations, the park embodies Widman’s legacy of arts, equity and community pride.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Analysts predict that the upcoming round of fourth-quarter earnings will show modest growth broadly in line with Q3, buoyed by the consistent strength of the equity market in the US, signs of stabilization in China and early gains from luxury’s recalibration.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
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Globalizing impulses helped bring about a flourishing of neutralism.—
Leo Robson,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2016
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“Justice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justice. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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