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as in explaining
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 defending
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 justifying
This looser-fitting top sits right at the waistband and is made of a durable nylon and elastane blend that resists wear and tear (justifying the price point).
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Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Musk’s position that his two top holdings share a common AI vision gives him cover for justifying a deal.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
In this world view, Ukraine has been seen as the principal platform for implementing this anti-Russian project, including the potential deployment of NATO military bases and missile systems capable of reaching Moscow within minutes, as Putin has said, justifying the war.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Sheetz’s attorney, Brian Hodges of the Pacific Legal Foundation, said the county’s rationale for the fee is that new housing projects spark commercial development and increase the need for road work, justifying a different fee structure for each development type.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.
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Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
The business momentum is clear here, justifying the stock’s strong performance over the past four to five weeks.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Perhaps the Thunder would see the upside of a SGA-Giannis-J-Dub core as justifying the risk of cutting down their depth to that extent.
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Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Musk’s position that his two top holdings share a common AI vision gives him cover for justifying a deal.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
In this world view, Ukraine has been seen as the principal platform for implementing this anti-Russian project, including the potential deployment of NATO military bases and missile systems capable of reaching Moscow within minutes, as Putin has said, justifying the war.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Sheetz’s attorney, Brian Hodges of the Pacific Legal Foundation, said the county’s rationale for the fee is that new housing projects spark commercial development and increase the need for road work, justifying a different fee structure for each development type.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.
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Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
The business momentum is clear here, justifying the stock’s strong performance over the past four to five weeks.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Perhaps the Thunder would see the upside of a SGA-Giannis-J-Dub core as justifying the risk of cutting down their depth to that extent.
—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifying
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
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When the odds opened for the upcoming title fight, the defending champ was a -300 favorite over the +250 challenger.
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The center also alleges that the APA has put up roadblocks to allowing an official Jewish affinity group to form, while excusing inflammatory language about Zionism from an Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern and North African affinity group.
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Plus, our governor issued a memo excusing fans from delays caused by celebrating.
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The interceptor carries a small payload tailored for neutralizing drones and similar aerial targets while maintaining a compact and cost-effective design.
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Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations.
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The ruling, penned by Justice Samuel Alito, reverses lower court opinions upholding the protections and sends the case back to lower courts for next steps.
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Dedicated to upholding the natural ecosystem, the pristine beaches, and inexplicably blue sea provide some of the most spectacular diving sites in the world, all within a short driving distance of the local towns and UNESCO World Heritage site and capital, Willemstad.
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“Justifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifying. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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