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as in barely
by a very small margin
I was just over the minimum age requirement for the senior citizen discount
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as in right
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
the length of the curtain is just right
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as in simply
for nothing other than
got this present just for you
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as in justified
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
a just punishment should fit the crime
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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
there are just reasons for the state's ban of the private use of fireworks
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
they are a just people who are guided by a firm belief in God and a love of traditional values
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as in honest
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
the sort of just conduct that we expect of every soldier
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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
stopping to help a stranded motorist is simply the just thing to do
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as in equal
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a just appraisal of the political situation over there
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Recent Examples of just
Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Then came YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, and more, turning just about everyone in these platforms’ target generations into nonprofessional performers—and, perhaps even more crucially, viewers of the nonprofessional performances of others.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spices lose flavor after a couple of years, and nuts or oils can go rancid in just months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Some wore pins or held signs to protest administration policies; others just gave the middle finger.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Then came YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, and more, turning just about everyone in these platforms’ target generations into nonprofessional performers—and, perhaps even more crucially, viewers of the nonprofessional performances of others.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Sheen, a pioneering 20th century TV evangelist, had his 2019 ceremony canceled with just weeks’ notice due to concerns about his tenure as Rochester bishop.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Spices lose flavor after a couple of years, and nuts or oils can go rancid in just months.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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Peppered with museums and cultural centers, as well as some ritzy retail, this corridor has turned into a swarming hub for locals and travelers—exactly as Rosewood’s Cheng family intended.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Now exactly 46 years to the very day, a new chapter is open for the current generation of American players to write.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Encarnacion, 28, barely played last year due to awful injury luck.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Resurrection Christian wrestling star was ahead in triple overtime in the Class 3A 215-pound match as a sophomore, only to give up a takedown in the final seconds to lose.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bank would only speak hypothetically about when the bank closes accounts and its reasons for closing accounts, citing bank privacy laws.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The hotel is located right in the middle of downtown and close to restaurants, pharmacies, cafés, and parking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But midway through the second half, Peterson allowed Flemings to get to his spot easily and knock one down from the mid-range before answering on the other end with a dribble hand-off 3-pointer right in front of the Kansas bench.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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For younger players like Anthony and Tolle, who began learning the challenge system while it was tested in the minor leagues, this spring training is simply a continuation of their education.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The strategy has existed for decades, often operating as a necessity for small-market teams to acquire high-level talent that simply would not be accessible in free agency.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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And it’s been hard lately not to notice the trend toward more flagrant male transgression out in the open—more performative vice signaling among some of the most powerful people in the world.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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But gold has evolved from a steady and low-drama trade to a hot retail investor pick lately.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Venus enters your thoughtful sign, empowering you with justified confidence in your powers of attraction.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment, but officials there have broadly defended the department’s actions as not only justified but necessary for ensuring the rule of law and holding alleged criminals to account.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Whether your companion’s vibe is emotional or logical, try to harmonize with it.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director and lead negotiator, would be the most logical successor.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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