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Recent Examples of justifiably
Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Demographers were justifiably worried about decreasing immigration being a key factor in the recent population decline in San Diego and California.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 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
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Demographers were justifiably worried about decreasing immigration being a key factor in the recent population decline in San Diego and California.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 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
One is justifiably outraged and scared.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 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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From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ron Gubitz, executive director of the Music Artists Coalition, which counts Don Henley and Meghan Trainor among its board members, says musicians want to know how their work is being used, to be able to withhold consent and to be fairly paid.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sometimes the bridge going up pleasantly slows the ice cream store traffic during busy times, ice cream shop co-owner Colin Desmarais has said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The showrunners have been pleasantly surprised by the synchronicity building between art and life as the series moves deeper into the timeline, inspiring both cast and creators.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
11 Apr. 2026
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To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Any California school that attempts to take advantage of ACA 7 to discriminate can reasonably expect to face the tough scrutiny of the Department of Education or the Civil Rights Division.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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But, aside from these areas, prospective purchasers reasonably assumed that FIFA’s Category 1 band was its top tier.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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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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“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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