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Recent Examples of justifiably
Vitello could’ve justifiably brought in a pinch-hitter given Bailey’s extended struggles, but Vitello explained that hitting coach Hunter Mense felt good about the matchup of Bailey versus Dreyer.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
His defensive effort has been justifiably scrutinized at times this season, but the context is crucial.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Demographers were justifiably worried about decreasing immigration being a key factor in the recent population decline in San Diego and California.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Leeds United could justifiably take a week-long training camp in Birmingham from this weekend.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That is clearly done, and justifiably.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
His defensive effort has been justifiably scrutinized at times this season, but the context is crucial.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Demographers were justifiably worried about decreasing immigration being a key factor in the recent population decline in San Diego and California.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Yet, American travelers are stuck in hours-long security lines at our nation’s airports because TSA officers, who have been working without pay since the end of February, have justifiably resigned or are using their sick days.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Leeds United could justifiably take a week-long training camp in Birmingham from this weekend.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That is clearly done, and justifiably.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiably
Adverb
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Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The driveways are fairly short, and at the top of hers, the garage door hangs open.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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As a result, unlike what his name would suggest, Unique is a fairly generic loner who dully seeks vengeance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Good gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are pleasantly sweet and have plenty of melty chocolate chips in the mix.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Things bop along pleasantly enough in the company of such consummate professionals, all having fun.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And Allen’s complaints, though too vague to assess individually, are indeed the sorts of things one might reasonably get worked up about.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fair-chance employers can reasonably take some credit for this, as stable employment is among the most important factors in successful reentry.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On a recent podcast, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said this is false, that the reorganization is about prudently stewarding taxpayer dollars, not dismantling the agency.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Justifiably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiably. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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