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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
in a well-justified ruling the court voted unanimously to overturn the law
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
the use of force to capture the armed fugitive was fully justified
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as in explained
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 defended
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 justified
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The other draft order, the one disbanding the Iraqi army, also seemed justified to Bremer, Slocombe, and Feith in light of the on-the-ground reality.
—Garrett M. Graff, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2023
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, some decline in valuation multiple for ZS seems justified, given the fall in revenue growth rate.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
During his summation, Franklin County prosecutor Anthony Pierson told the jury that the evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt that Coy's use of deadly force was not justified, according to his training and national police standards.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The other draft order, the one disbanding the Iraqi army, also seemed justified to Bremer, Slocombe, and Feith in light of the on-the-ground reality.
—Garrett M. Graff, Foreign Affairs, 5 May 2023
Verb
Or where the killer is justified & cheered.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Now, some decline in valuation multiple for ZS seems justified, given the fall in revenue growth rate.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justified
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Additionally, offering a reasonable grace period can allow employees time to adapt to the new policy.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Two first half goals from Claudio Aquino and Damián Fernández sealed a deserved league title for Vélez, on a tense final day where three different clubs might have lifted the trophy.Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fashion has taken a lot of heat — and much of it well deserved — for being focused too much on surface and not enough on substance.Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fireball might be what astronomers call a 'bolide' Fireballs that explode in the atmosphere, explained Shaw, are called bolides, which may have been what witnesses saw Tuesday morning.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
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Army’s 25% explosive play rate should have success against Navy, who has not defended man concepts well.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trustee Christopher Murray had defended The Onion's bid during the hearing.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the harrowing events, Foxx maintained his sense of humor, as evidenced by the Netflix special.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Likud Party leader has stated that the judicial reform legislation does not affect his criminal case, and maintained that the Gaza war is prolonged only by the effort to eliminate Hamas as a threat.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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To prevent yourself from imposing irrational penalties, set up house rules that outline logical consequences in advance.Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Wilson urged the justices to overturn a ruling from Hawaii's top court that upheld Wilson's prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license, and that Wilson said conflicts with his Second Amendment rights.Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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After the ban was upheld by a federal appeals court last week, social media users and creators are wondering what the future of the short-form video app will be, and for some aspiring influencers, TikTok’s legal drama could serve as a cautionary tale.Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the overall point is valid, looks like suboptimal surgery.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The prosecution, in turn, said passengers’ fear of Neely was valid but that Penny did not need to use deadly physical force to address it – or subdue the unarmed Neely once everyone was off the train.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Justified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justified. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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