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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
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
This doesn't sit well with Holly, who feels like she's just gotten her daughter back.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
The Terps nearly had a victory in hand at the end of the first overtime, but a three-point lead with just seconds to play is hardly safe in March.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
In 2024, there were just 3 domestic violence homicide victims in Kansas City as of early April.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
This doesn't sit well with Holly, who feels like she's just gotten her daughter back.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
With just days left to finalize the state budget, New York lawmakers are getting behind Gov. Hochul’s signature plan to ban cell phones all school day.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
The Terps nearly had a victory in hand at the end of the first overtime, but a three-point lead with just seconds to play is hardly safe in March.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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Stemless Insulated Wine Glass Tumbler $35 $29 Amazon After the bedtime battles are (finally) over, this stainless steel wine tumbler is exactly what mom needs to unwind.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Espoused values become meaningful only when enacted consistently, especially under pressure, exactly as Harvard has done in this case.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hailey Bieber just broke her streak of wearing ultra-subtle, barely there manis with a very out-of-character color choice.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zandi believes the nation ultimately will sidestep a downturn because Trump administration officials will grant countries enough exemptions and carve-outs or negotiate down the tariffs to keep the economy afloat – barely.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The use of the legislative fund needs approval only from legislative leaders.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Abbot finds Robby standing in the same spot, right by the edge.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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One of the clearest portions of the scan is Titanic's enormous boiler rooms right at the rear bow section where the ship snapped in half.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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In our recent conversation to discuss his newest book, A Wealth of Well-Being, the behavioral finance professor at Santa Clara University referenced a portfolio not simply consisting of financial assets, but a portfolio of life.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Chargers' Jim Harbaugh gives his thoughts on controversial 'tush push' The veteran head coach currently views the Philadelphia Eagles' famed play as simply football but is curious to see how a rule change vote goes on it.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other celebrities that have been showing ankle with cropped hemlines lately include Holmes and Erin Napier.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Amazon is in a pretty good groove lately, with far fewer shows than Netflix, but a much higher batting average overall.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has argued that the invocation of the law is a justified, lawful, and protects US interests.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The United States has a justified and moral argument to never negotiate with terrorists.—
Askold Haywas,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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One person’s logical process might be another person’s roadblock.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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