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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
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Off Nick’s suggestion that his partner play up her passion, Mer did just that — and called Koracick on his exclusion of female mice from his studies.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
According to clinical trial results, the medication improved median progression-free and overall survival by two to three months compared with just chemotherapy.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Molly is generally loath to tell people about her diagnosis, wary of being seen by others as just the woman who has cancer.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Off Nick’s suggestion that his partner play up her passion, Mer did just that — and called Koracick on his exclusion of female mice from his studies.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Publics at home and in the region widely saw the Egyptian government as complicit in the failure to secure a just settlement for the Palestinians.
—Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
According to clinical trial results, the medication improved median progression-free and overall survival by two to three months compared with just chemotherapy.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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Sampson went out in the transfer portal last spring and grabbed exactly what the returners needed, a point guard who could score and facilitate in Milos Uzan.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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What exactly was Gamergate? On August 16, 2014, a 24-year-old male programmer posted a more than 9,000-word tirade about the dissolution of his relationship with video game developer Zoë Quinn.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Solomon tends to his bees and barely speaks to his sons, who have disappointed him by failing to extend his legacy.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sporting very pedestrian Falken summer tires, The mighty Mercedes shook off deep divot-rich climbs and descents with great articulation, and barely ever broke traction scrambling over varying degrees of dirt, gravel, and rocks beneath its treads.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sadly, the use of Early Decision and Early Action plans has only increased in the subsequent year with some colleges enrolling more than 50% of their class this way.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The latest two God of War games not only catered to the perception of prestige, but also the surrounding trendy elements of the industry of the past few years.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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New York was on the West Coast for 12 days before coming home to play one game, on one day’s rest, and then heading right back out to face San Antonio.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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But even the most daring designers agree: Some choices are simply design faux pas.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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The better move is simply to ensure tissues are within arm’s reach in every client meeting room.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But the trend has lately been expanding well beyond hotels.—
Susan Campos,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Celsius’ Revenues have seen massive growth over recent years, but the growth has slowed lately.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The scene is a pivotal character reveal for the emotionally haunted Rick, which Goggins was licking his lips to play out late in the six-month Thailand shoot, despite justified fears.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those used in the past decade (Nike’s Ordem, Merlin and Flight models) have seemingly been easier to curl in a natural, logical manner.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Las Vegas had the worst rushing offense in the league last year, and with Geno Smith now tied down at quarterback, a running back would be a logical pick for new coach Pete Carroll.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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