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Recent Examples of justifiably
Once again, Florida’s LGBTQ population justifiably feels targeted by the DeSantis administration.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Leeds United could justifiably take a week-long training camp in Birmingham from this weekend.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That is clearly done, and justifiably.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
So what’s the conclusion – is Oracle oversold or justifiably penalized?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sorrow for everyone justifiably worried about the future of America and the planet because of him.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicagoans are justifiably excited and proud of the late-season heroics by their beloved Chicago Bears.
—Charles Billington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Devers was justifiably outraged.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Leeds United could justifiably take a week-long training camp in Birmingham from this weekend.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That is clearly done, and justifiably.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
So what’s the conclusion – is Oracle oversold or justifiably penalized?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sorrow for everyone justifiably worried about the future of America and the planet because of him.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicagoans are justifiably excited and proud of the late-season heroics by their beloved Chicago Bears.
—Charles Billington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Devers was justifiably outraged.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiably
Adverb
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Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Early next week looks fairly quiet and seasonable with the active storm track remaining well to the north.—
March 20,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Humans evolved in an atmosphere where carbon dioxide remained fairly steady, at around 300 parts per million, or ppm.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Not in an uncomfortable way, but pleasantly consuming.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Its architecture, in which yew hedges and pleasantly aged pink-brick walls define rooms and axial walkways, was primarily Nicolson’s work.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Rather than trying to cram in too much, Irontown Modular has sensibly kept things nice and simple inside, and this helps lend the space an open and spacious appearance.—
Adam Williams
March 03,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Mains included shrimp ravioli, pumpkin agnolotti, braised ribeye, arroz de polvo (octopus rice) with artisanal sausage and a changing fish of the day, and they were all reasonably priced (averaging around £14).—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Utilities must control costs, operate efficiently, manage projects prudently, and meet performance standards to achieve them.—
Rory M. Christian,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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