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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
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.
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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
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
The Republican who ostensibly champions liberty but justifies authoritarian impulses from the White House.
—John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Few Americans believe that the current political debate on Capitol Hill justifies a government shutdown, and many disapprove of how officials have handled the situation, according to a new CBS News poll.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
That and the length, of course, but Miller justifies the running time with an expansiveness, a patience, a curiosity and a lack of judgement that truly sets this work apart.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Its off-road intent justifies that, and low fuel economy for its class, but a few more horsepower would come in handy for passing, particularly on mountain roads.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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
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
The Republican who ostensibly champions liberty but justifies authoritarian impulses from the White House.
—John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Few Americans believe that the current political debate on Capitol Hill justifies a government shutdown, and many disapprove of how officials have handled the situation, according to a new CBS News poll.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
That and the length, of course, but Miller justifies the running time with an expansiveness, a patience, a curiosity and a lack of judgement that truly sets this work apart.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Its off-road intent justifies that, and low fuel economy for its class, but a few more horsepower would come in handy for passing, particularly on mountain roads.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
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The below-ground theme park, as historian Ashleigh Androsoff explains, offers tours purporting to tell two local stories.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Oct. 2025
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Star Andrew Garfield explains why the characters make things worse for themselves.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Israel's prison service defends its treatment, but human rights groups report serious abuses.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Carrie is in love with Richard, defends him, and even punishes Laura by starving her for multiple days.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This baking dish is crafted from durable stone that maintains even temperatures and prevents scorching.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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This DreamSky pick maintains the beloved look of an analog digital Timex, while covertly offering modern accoutrements like a dimmable LED display, a sleep timer, and a USB port.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 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,
5 Oct. 2025
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The data show that 61% of women identify as feminist and are suspicious of any institution that upholds traditional social norms, according to the Survey Center on American Life.—
Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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