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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
He is set to make $19 million next year, which is far more than his production last year justifies.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Others think that the environmental and public health cost of fossil fuels justifies pushing for a new path forward — like a heavy investment into battery technology.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
For Bangladesh, the potential catastrophe of not tackling cascading environmental challenges justifies the risk of alienating its far more powerful neighbor.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Rethinking Schools’ text justifies much of the Black Panther Party’s mission, despite its members’ open calls for violent revolution against the United States and their many armed, and occasionally deadly, confrontations with law enforcement and rival activists.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
The church must name abuse as sin and reject any misuse of Scripture that justifies endurance in violence.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the cost of the computing processing needed to power those applications justifies the billions in spending, assuming the sophistication of the applications continues to improve.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
All that sweetness sours on the tongue and in that, Ragtime justifies its return with unfortunately impeccable timing.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
This justifies higher volume assumptions for US producers leading to higher long-term EBITDA and FCF forecasts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Others think that the environmental and public health cost of fossil fuels justifies pushing for a new path forward — like a heavy investment into battery technology.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
For Bangladesh, the potential catastrophe of not tackling cascading environmental challenges justifies the risk of alienating its far more powerful neighbor.
—Pintu Kumar Mahla, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Rethinking Schools’ text justifies much of the Black Panther Party’s mission, despite its members’ open calls for violent revolution against the United States and their many armed, and occasionally deadly, confrontations with law enforcement and rival activists.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
The church must name abuse as sin and reject any misuse of Scripture that justifies endurance in violence.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the cost of the computing processing needed to power those applications justifies the billions in spending, assuming the sophistication of the applications continues to improve.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2025
All that sweetness sours on the tongue and in that, Ragtime justifies its return with unfortunately impeccable timing.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
This justifies higher volume assumptions for US producers leading to higher long-term EBITDA and FCF forecasts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
Verb
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But as Lilly explains to Ronnie, telling the truth now won’t do anything to absolve Hank — everyone already thinks Lilly is crazy.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the train station when Kelley is about to depart, Howie explains his backstory to keep Kelley from leaving.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today, almost no American politician, Democrat or Republican, defends the World Trade Organization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gina Knapp defends District 5 Gina Knapp will remain on the Blue Valley School Board after defending her seat from two challengers, including a Blue Valley parent who launched a last-minute write-in campaign.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The administration maintains that the NCPC has jurisdiction over construction rather than demolition.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to AskUSDA, ground spices have a shorter shelf life compared to that of whole spices as the latter maintains its aroma and flavor longer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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This letter is a clarion call for immediate intervention to secure a humanitarian corridor that upholds the dignity and rights of the vulnerable.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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There’s a reason why everyone from nurses to marathon runners upholds Hoka as the gold standard in comfy walking shoes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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