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Recent Examples of justifiably
Vitello could’ve justifiably brought in a pinch-hitter given Bailey’s extended struggles, but Vitello explained that hitting coach Hunter Mense felt good about the matchup of Bailey versus Dreyer.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
His defensive effort has been justifiably scrutinized at times this season, but the context is crucial.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.
—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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
His defensive effort has been justifiably scrutinized at times this season, but the context is crucial.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.
—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
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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But perhaps judged by the standards of a more family-friendly, beginner take on the murder mystery, the story’s fairly obvious outcome is a bit more understandable, providing a gentle mystery that all audiences can lightly puzzle over.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Noise level Unfortunately, both models of this product are fairly noisy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Airports themselves, liminal spaces that, normally, are pleasantly severed from the lurches of the world, spun out, too.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Some varieties of this sun-loving plant are pleasantly fragrant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In line with our standard procedures, Lilly Global Patient Safety thoroughly assessed the individual report, which was submitted within days of commercial availability, and determined it was not reasonably related to Foundayo.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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My attention was reasonably high.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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On a recent podcast, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said this is false, that the reorganization is about prudently stewarding taxpayer dollars, not dismantling the agency.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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