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Recent Examples of justifiably
This means, if a person justifiably harmed or killed another person in self-defense, they will not be found guilty of a crime.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Its rapid appearance was the result of determined diplomacy by small island states, who were justifiably concerned that any greater rise in temperature would prove unsurvivable.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
In their wake, many Americans are justifiably alarmed and shocked by the scale of government force.
—Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
So Kiritsis, while his plan is undeniably wacked, is still someone who’s been backed into a corner and is acting out of a fury that has justifiably boiled over.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Ron comes to realize that his fulltime commitment to Jay has nullified his own needs, making his family feel like second-class citizens, especially his justifiably impatient wife Lois (Greta Gerwig).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The company is justifiably proud of these efforts.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The man is, well, justifiably angry, given his daughters were just killed.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Its rapid appearance was the result of determined diplomacy by small island states, who were justifiably concerned that any greater rise in temperature would prove unsurvivable.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
In their wake, many Americans are justifiably alarmed and shocked by the scale of government force.
—Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Mix in front-office executives assuring playing time to certain players, regardless of performance, and turmoil in the clubhouse could have easily brewed — and justifiably so.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
So Kiritsis, while his plan is undeniably wacked, is still someone who’s been backed into a corner and is acting out of a fury that has justifiably boiled over.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Ron comes to realize that his fulltime commitment to Jay has nullified his own needs, making his family feel like second-class citizens, especially his justifiably impatient wife Lois (Greta Gerwig).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The company is justifiably proud of these efforts.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The man is, well, justifiably angry, given his daughters were just killed.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiably
Adverb
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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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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, this technology requires careful attention to bias by ensuring AI agents recognize diverse communication patterns fairly and accurately, rather than embedding harmful assumptions.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Duvi was pleasantly surprised when their photographers not only issued a generous refund, but also stayed late and added extra services.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The period detail is impressive, the storytelling is engrossing, and the overall impact is pleasantly enjoyable.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While nearby property owners may reasonably view specific wind projects as too damaging to the land, climate activists assert that solutions require sacrifice.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is bloody and chaotic, and reasonably interesting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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