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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 pitch has always been that better performance justifies a higher price.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
For those willing to make the trip, the standard of care justifies every mile.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Fresh runs of shallow crappies aren’t selective, though heavy fishing pressure justifies smaller baits, particularly natural-colored baits in plain black and brown hues.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
That moment of ancient knowing justifies the journey to this remote location.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
However, that hardly justifies a $100 increase over last year’s model, which had the same display and memory.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
To me, what this justifies is more responsible behavior by social platforms to cut down on their most harmful features.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
What is, in most cases, an individual choice made by adults does not, by itself, constitute a clinical problem that justifies federal correction.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The realist view is that NASA wants to fly a nuclear reactor as soon as possible, and the Mars launch window justifies the aggressive development schedule (and commensurate funding) to appropriators.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
For those willing to make the trip, the standard of care justifies every mile.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Fresh runs of shallow crappies aren’t selective, though heavy fishing pressure justifies smaller baits, particularly natural-colored baits in plain black and brown hues.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
That moment of ancient knowing justifies the journey to this remote location.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
However, that hardly justifies a $100 increase over last year’s model, which had the same display and memory.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
To me, what this justifies is more responsible behavior by social platforms to cut down on their most harmful features.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
What is, in most cases, an individual choice made by adults does not, by itself, constitute a clinical problem that justifies federal correction.
—Cláudia Nunes, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The realist view is that NASA wants to fly a nuclear reactor as soon as possible, and the Mars launch window justifies the aggressive development schedule (and commensurate funding) to appropriators.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
Verb
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Aubrey explains that discussing difficult topics openly has become a central part of the podcast’s purpose, particularly when those topics are often avoided in everyday conversation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Advertisement Travers explains that this has consequences for the whole of British politics, as its parliamentary system is not designed to host a wide range of parties.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 May 2026
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He-Man is typically shown to be the alter ego of Prince Adam of the planet Eternia, who defends the secrets of Castle Grayskull, as well as the rest of Eternia, from the forces of the antagonist Skeletor.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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No side that defends this badly from front to back can hope for European qualification through the Premier League next season, and humiliation against Manchester City in the FA Cup final looks a far likelier outcome than a palate-cleansing triumph.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Lampley maintains a deep faith.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hillsborough maintains reserves for budget flexibility, and keeping those reserves strong is recommended, Fesler said.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 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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If the Supreme Court upholds the decisions, Haitians and Syrians will be able to keep their protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Justifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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