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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
On the recreation front, hotels are going way beyond just golf and tennis courts.
—Hannah Seligson, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Some Americans looked to Saint Domingue and saw a just struggle for human dignity and racial equality.
—Time, 9 June 2025
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The track returns for just its second stay on the purchase-centric list, arriving at No. 2.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
On the recreation front, hotels are going way beyond just golf and tennis courts.
—Hannah Seligson, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Adjective
She was cleared to play just days before tryouts in her sophomore season.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
Some Americans looked to Saint Domingue and saw a just struggle for human dignity and racial equality.
—Time, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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What if leaning into uncertainty is exactly what allows the best ideas, deepest collaboration, and most authentic leadership to emerge?—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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That’s exactly the transformation Ashley Berges invites you to explore.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Despite her largely younger fan base – the demographic that loves streaming sites – Cyrus launches her title on the Official Albums Streaming chart at No. 39, just barely sneaking into the top 40 region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The sneaker with a barely there sole comes in a few builds, with laces and without, and its the latter version that’s built up the most steam.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The defeat clinched the Mets’ first series loss at Citi Field in more than a month and only their second of the season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The House historically flips to the party opposite of the White House in the midterm elections, and Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to take the gavel.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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But being able to see how much a product costs right before the sale starts (and whether the MSRP happened to increase) can be helpful.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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Specifically, leadership effectiveness showed significant relationships with key metrics, including: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Tristan Jarry — Jarry is in a slightly different spot than Graves simply because the goaltender was legitimately good in the final month of the season.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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There’s a faith that’s gained simply through moving among one’s friends.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Yes, the Chicago Cubs are having a heck of a time scoring runs lately.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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This thought has come to mind a lot lately, as much has been made of the political wranglings of Earth’s richest technocrats, whose ambitions range from lower taxes to interplanetary colonization.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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The deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to is justified and was approved by the voters who elected Trump.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Iran on April 14 urged Israel not to retaliate militarily to an unprecedented attack overnight, which Tehran presented as a justified response to a deadly strike on its consulate building in Damascus.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Oracle is seen as a logical partner, as the company has an existing agreement to host TikTok’s U.S. user data.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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Neymar’s departure left Al Hilal as the logical Saudi landing spot for Mohamed Salah this summer, but the Egyptian’s decision to sign a two-year extension with Liverpool in April scuppered Plan A.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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