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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
Quiet-luxury proponents would often speak of frequency of use and cost per wear in justifying a four-figure black wool sweater.
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Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Military technology has become more sophisticated, but the minds justifying its use are stuck in the past.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the statute requires the Homeland Security secretary to terminate TPS if the review finds that conditions justifying the designation no longer exist.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There is no new census data justifying it.
—Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
There is no new census data justifying it.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the source, all that crypto spending represented real value flowing back into the coffers of Gala Games, justifying the minimum guarantee that Brink says Gala paid to Legacy developer 22cans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The other issue was justifying a large commercial project outside the UDB when county planning staff contend there is enough industrial real estate available within the development zone that Kelly could purchase for its new headquarters.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But this involves submitting an application that includes a detailed plan to migrate their manufacturing to the US and justifying why manufacturing needs to be sourced outside the country in the short-term.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Military technology has become more sophisticated, but the minds justifying its use are stuck in the past.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the statute requires the Homeland Security secretary to terminate TPS if the review finds that conditions justifying the designation no longer exist.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There is no new census data justifying it.
—Dan Daley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
There is no new census data justifying it.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the source, all that crypto spending represented real value flowing back into the coffers of Gala Games, justifying the minimum guarantee that Brink says Gala paid to Legacy developer 22cans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The other issue was justifying a large commercial project outside the UDB when county planning staff contend there is enough industrial real estate available within the development zone that Kelly could purchase for its new headquarters.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
But this involves submitting an application that includes a detailed plan to migrate their manufacturing to the US and justifying why manufacturing needs to be sourced outside the country in the short-term.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifying
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Gianni Infantino tried to defend FIFA’s World Cup ticket prices by explaining American sports to Americans.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Berry later apologized by email to Crocker, Cal-OSHA’s Sacramento District Manager, explaining that an arson and bomb investigator for Cal Fire, Gershom Slonim, had told Voller not to grant the interview.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Just as significantly, Anunoby spent much of Tuesday night defending Jalen Johnson, the resurgent Hawks’ only All-Star, who finished with a modest 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then Quentin Davie, the new coach of defending champion Hebron Christian and a close friend, called with an opportunity to join his staff.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cherfilus-McCormick has denied wrongdoing, excusing the allegations as an accounting error.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Australians should maintain confidence in due process, and refrain from jumping to conclusions by either damning Roberts-Smith or excusing him.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, rattlesnakes play an important role in maintaining biodiversity and are typically not aggressive, though bites can occur if the animals feel threatened.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Even outside of the realm of images, and speaking more generally to all professional practices in PR and advertising, truth is vital to upholding professional credibility.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Under the county charter, the executive’s responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.—
Ilana Arougheti
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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“Justifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifying. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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