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Recent Examples of justifiably
When the price of eggs skyrocketed, breakfast places justifiably raised their prices.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
His disdain for democracy, the rule of law, and his own people made his widespread unpopularity justifiably deserved.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a time, not long ago, when previous coach Mike Sullivan justifiably wouldn’t have considered using his fourth line when the Penguins were down in the third period.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
While the Ascent’s magical playoff run ended in the semifinals — thanks to a 120th-minute goal from Fort Lauderdale United — the Ascent cemented itself as part of Charlotte’s sports landscape in 2025, and has justifiably big dreams for the future.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Much of this blame justifiably falls at the feet of Moore and the female staffer who will likely remain publicly unnamed.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
What might sound less familiar or even provocative to us today is the recognition that toddlers’ emotions can justifiably be described in moral terms.
—Maria Balaska, Time, 23 Nov. 2025
And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
His disdain for democracy, the rule of law, and his own people made his widespread unpopularity justifiably deserved.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a time, not long ago, when previous coach Mike Sullivan justifiably wouldn’t have considered using his fourth line when the Penguins were down in the third period.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
While the Ascent’s magical playoff run ended in the semifinals — thanks to a 120th-minute goal from Fort Lauderdale United — the Ascent cemented itself as part of Charlotte’s sports landscape in 2025, and has justifiably big dreams for the future.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Much of this blame justifiably falls at the feet of Moore and the female staffer who will likely remain publicly unnamed.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
What might sound less familiar or even provocative to us today is the recognition that toddlers’ emotions can justifiably be described in moral terms.
—Maria Balaska, Time, 23 Nov. 2025
And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 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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Clausen Kosher Dill Spears Many tasters felt this pickle was pleasantly salty, with a milder dill taste.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Feig seems lost in pleasantly tipsy thought for a split second.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 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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But Illinois’ economic performance remains underwhelming, and even reasonably popular governors often struggle in third terms as voters simply begin tuning them out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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