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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
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
That experience left me firmly committed both to Israel’s right to exist free of concerns about security and terrorism and to the moral and strategic necessity of a just peace.
—Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
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Adverb
Baseball is a beautiful game, with cruelty sometimes just around the corner.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Act now — the fund expires before another president takes office — and get your just compensation for the acts of a vindictive government.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
That experience left me firmly committed both to Israel’s right to exist free of concerns about security and terrorism and to the moral and strategic necessity of a just peace.
—Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
Adverb
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Miami didn’t exactly create much offense against the Mets.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Last week, Off the Wall launched on the Top R&B Albums chart, which is composed in almost exactly the same manner as the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list, although only R&B music is eligible.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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For more than a decade, your electricity bill barely moved.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The noisy city outside is barely discernible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow natural light to flood in when the drapes are drawn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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While not as central as some of the other more coastal hotels in the area, the Marina District location puts it only about a 10- to 15- minute drive to most of the city’s mainstays, and rideshares are easy to grab from the hotel every hour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Dynasty teams or even top athletes such as Tom Brady, LeBron James, Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson have all experienced — and embraced — the boos reserved for only the best of the best.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As far as a rehab assignment goes, Crochet’s original preference was to jump right back into the rotation without pitching in the minors, but acknowledged he’s missed enough time where a rehab start might be beneficial.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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This comes right ahead of the Season 10 reunion airing, where Amanda and West’s unexpected romance is expected to take center stage in the three-part event.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 May 2026
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Maybe the Knicks are simply that good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2026
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Defensively, Durbin has been excellent, but offensively he’s ranked among the worst performers in the majors and has lately seen his playing time cut.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Most artists who’ve worked with the Swedish legend and his cohort lately have ended up in a similar musical ballpark.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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While many agree that the bombing of Hiroshima was justified, there was no public outcry of genocide when the bomb fell on Nagasaki.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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There is a lot of excitement around AI in energy and some of it is justified.—
Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Intelligence cannot be reduced to analytical logic alone because intelligence itself is not singularly logical.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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