as in legitimate
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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Recent Examples of justifiable
Those who need these funds and those who foot the bill are tied for justifiable anger at such fraud.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
Powell has said the law does not give Trump the authority to remove any Fed official, including himself, without pointing to a justifiable cause.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
However, after it was proven possible during the pandemic, employers have to ensure their RTO plans are justifiable, clear and consistently applied.
—Seth Turner, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Western powers say Iran is refining uranium to a high degree of fissile purity beyond what is justifiable for a civilian energy programme and close to the level suitable for an atomic bomb.
—Guy Faulconbridge and Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
Powell has said the law does not give Trump the authority to remove any Fed official, including himself, without pointing to a justifiable cause.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
However, after it was proven possible during the pandemic, employers have to ensure their RTO plans are justifiable, clear and consistently applied.
—Seth Turner, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Western powers say Iran is refining uranium to a high degree of fissile purity beyond what is justifiable for a civilian energy programme and close to the level suitable for an atomic bomb.
—Guy Faulconbridge and Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiable
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The Orlando Magic made a huge splash with the trade of Desmond Bane, finally acquiring a guard with legitimate outside shooting capabilities, who can also initiate offensive actions.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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Celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Chrissy Teigan to Ari Lennox have been spotted wearing bralettes as shirts, making this a perfectly acceptable garment to wear under a crochet dress.—
Bianca Lambert,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Others in the comment section sided with Tallulah and argued that her photos of her father are acceptable.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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For aspiring entrepreneurs, the platform provides a roadmap—from evaluating whether an idea is viable and profitable, to determining the necessary steps and legal requirements to operate in specific markets, and how to successfully execute the business plan.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Although short codes remain a viable option for certain messaging programs, most software providers today are choosing between toll-free and 10DLC numbers for their A2P messaging needs.—
Aaron Alter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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President Donald Trump’s court challenge failed during his first term because his administration did not provide the U.S. Supreme Court with a rational government basis for terminating the program.—
Darren Soto,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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The lowest level is known as rational basis review, and almost every law looked at that way is upheld.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Recent verdicts have far exceeded historical benchmarks, and without reasonable limits, runaway jury awards threaten the city’s ability to fund essential services.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Conrad is a 6-3 defenseman who can skate and has shown reasonable offense in the Q.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Vegetation is cleaned up to reduce potential wildfire fuel and create defensible space around park structures, trails and areas close to homes.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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The rationale for signing Dobbins is perfectly defensible.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
9 June 2025
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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