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
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.
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Where differences of opinion become justifications for violence.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The justifications for the slaughter which started out so white hot after October 7th have cooled now, become more immaterial and incoherent.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 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
Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Where differences of opinion become justifications for violence.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The justifications for the slaughter which started out so white hot after October 7th have cooled now, become more immaterial and incoherent.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 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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The Washbergs, Blackie and Berta, and Allen the ginger skinhead — right now, the who-, why-, and howdunits feel tacked on, excuses to watch Lee unravel, rather than the cause of his unraveling.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Make sure there’s no excuses here.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are good reasons for wanting to learn from Switzerland’s experience.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Justifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifications. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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