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as in explains
to be an acceptable reason for
you seem to think that losing a basketball game justifies a temper tantrum
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as in defends
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
failed to justify the need for a war at this time
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Recent Examples of justifies
The machine’s upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer.
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The tech enables the premium experience, which justifies the premium price.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Graves and her team aim for what entomologists call the economic threshold — the level at which damage no longer justifies intervention.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Remarkably, though, the book’s argument justifies its breadth.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
The second dream is the myth of an infinite frontier, which justifies a global American empire.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
At nearly trillion-dollar valuations each, the S-1 has to show enterprise revenue growth and concentration that justifies the multiple.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
That’s an acute disconnect for early-career filmmakers weighing whether the traditional path justifies the cost and risk.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
But none of this justifies standing still.
—Peter S. Hendricks, STAT, 6 May 2026
Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The tech enables the premium experience, which justifies the premium price.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Graves and her team aim for what entomologists call the economic threshold — the level at which damage no longer justifies intervention.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Remarkably, though, the book’s argument justifies its breadth.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
The second dream is the myth of an infinite frontier, which justifies a global American empire.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
At nearly trillion-dollar valuations each, the S-1 has to show enterprise revenue growth and concentration that justifies the multiple.
—Deirdre Bosa,jasmine Wu, CNBC, 20 May 2026
That’s an acute disconnect for early-career filmmakers weighing whether the traditional path justifies the cost and risk.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
But none of this justifies standing still.
—Peter S. Hendricks, STAT, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
Verb
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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These advanced technologies ensure the router maintains a high data throughput and more stable performance, even when in a congested network.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Thrash, whose latest project is a benefit gala at the Palace of Versailles planned for June 8, upholds a long tradition of American philanthropy in support of French cultural institutions.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Islam, like Christianity, upholds the dignity of every human being and encourages dialogue and reconciliation over conflict.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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