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Recent Examples of justifiably
In their wake, many Americans are justifiably alarmed and shocked by the scale of government force.
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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
Huff, the former Biden official who is also associate professor in nuclear, plasma and radiological engineering at the University of Illinois, said many Americans justifiably have questions about the safety of nuclear power.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
This nearly 74-mile route includes the iconic (and justifiably popular) W Trek, but also ventures into the park’s quieter backcountry, offering a more solitary taste of Patagonia’s rugged beauty.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
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
Huff, the former Biden official who is also associate professor in nuclear, plasma and radiological engineering at the University of Illinois, said many Americans justifiably have questions about the safety of nuclear power.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
This nearly 74-mile route includes the iconic (and justifiably popular) W Trek, but also ventures into the park’s quieter backcountry, offering a more solitary taste of Patagonia’s rugged beauty.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 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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In the first fight, Dern edged out two rounds to take a 29-28 decision, winning the first round fairly comfortably on the feet and outlanding Jandiroba 28-19.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Yet over a decade later, the constitution remains provisional and there is no clear agreement on how the central government in Mogadishu shares power with Somalia’s seven member states—some of which operate fairly autonomously.—
Omar S Mahmood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Just down the street from the colossal blue Scientology center (one of LA’s top locations for taking an ironic selfie) is Found Oyster, a delightful and perennially (pleasantly) crowded seafood restaurant inspired by clam shacks on the East Coast.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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With the dry season just beginning, the weather is pleasantly mild and idea for exploring.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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October provides our last chance to get a good view of it against a reasonably dark sky until next April.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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But Joseph was very good for a reasonably long span, finishing in the top-five of Vezina voting five times in eight years (for three different teams).—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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