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Recent Examples of justifiably
Demographers were justifiably worried about decreasing immigration being a key factor in the recent population decline in San Diego and California.
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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
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
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
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
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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Because bath bombs release a high concentration of dye into a fairly small amount of water, the pigment has prolonged contact with the tub’s surface.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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In her review, Amy Nicholson sees both depth and something fairly simple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As promised by our intrepid TJ’s correspondent Alex Beggs, the crust was pleasantly puffy, and the onion flavor was just funky enough.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The screen’s swivel mechanism is pleasantly firm and doesn’t move during intense running sessions.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even with the deviations, the MorphoScan stayed within a reasonably accurate range and provided a meaningful breakdown of my body composition.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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