as in excuses
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
offered a weak justification for why he was so late
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Recent Examples of justifications
In this era, several justifications were offered for enslaving Africans.
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Local leaders, on the other hand, continued to push back on the administration's justifications and the administration's characterizations of violence in their cities.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
One of Russia's justifications for launching its war against Ukraine was to thwart Kyiv's ambitions to join NATO, which Moscow regards as a serious threat to its national security.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Factionalism, doctrine, ground rules, justifications are, in Anderson’s film, irrelevant, meaning that French 75’s actions take place in an intellectual void.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
Independent estimates suggest millions could lose coverage if credits expire, as higher costs push healthier individuals out of the risk pool and compound insurer pricing, a dynamic reflected in carrier justifications to state regulators.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Where differences of opinion become justifications for violence.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The justifications are endless, as are the streams of books and websites making the case.
—Naomi S. Baron, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
What the show did get right, Gilbertson said, was Kohberger had previously used his cellphone for online searches about notorious serial murderer Ted Bundy and his justifications for killing.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Local leaders, on the other hand, continued to push back on the administration's justifications and the administration's characterizations of violence in their cities.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
One of Russia's justifications for launching its war against Ukraine was to thwart Kyiv's ambitions to join NATO, which Moscow regards as a serious threat to its national security.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Factionalism, doctrine, ground rules, justifications are, in Anderson’s film, irrelevant, meaning that French 75’s actions take place in an intellectual void.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
Independent estimates suggest millions could lose coverage if credits expire, as higher costs push healthier individuals out of the risk pool and compound insurer pricing, a dynamic reflected in carrier justifications to state regulators.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Where differences of opinion become justifications for violence.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The justifications are endless, as are the streams of books and websites making the case.
—Naomi S. Baron, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
What the show did get right, Gilbertson said, was Kohberger had previously used his cellphone for online searches about notorious serial murderer Ted Bundy and his justifications for killing.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifications
Noun
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At 3-6, the Buffs have little room left for redemption, but even less for excuses.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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All in all, this fat-tire bruiser delivers pure, unapologetic freedom… with no excuses, and no limits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism, airing concerns about the persecution of dissent in a country where more than 800 people are behind bars for political reasons, according to the legal rights organization Foro Penal.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lea is an Elko protégé and could appeal to PSU for many of the same reasons.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Justifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifications. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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