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as in explains
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 defends
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 justifies
Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
One of the guards even justifies his actions explaining these are not girls, but criminals.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Warby Parker’s promising outlook justifies its premium valuation, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
A little goes a long way, which somewhat justifies the price point.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
Some works signed by Cressent, considered a father of Rococo in France, including two cupboards, a chest of drawers and a flat desk, will be assessed to see if their condition justifies restoration.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Competition shows such as Making the Band also tapped into a much more widespread belief that fame—or the chance to attain it—justifies any pains that may be suffered as a result.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Kohnke believes that Just Eat Takeaway has a relatively slower growth rate business model, which justifies the lower premium on the stock.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
One of the guards even justifies his actions explaining these are not girls, but criminals.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Warby Parker’s promising outlook justifies its premium valuation, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
A little goes a long way, which somewhat justifies the price point.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
Some works signed by Cressent, considered a father of Rococo in France, including two cupboards, a chest of drawers and a flat desk, will be assessed to see if their condition justifies restoration.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Competition shows such as Making the Band also tapped into a much more widespread belief that fame—or the chance to attain it—justifies any pains that may be suffered as a result.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2024
Kohnke believes that Just Eat Takeaway has a relatively slower growth rate business model, which justifies the lower premium on the stock.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
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The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Designed to highlight anything from Champagne to a full-bodied red, the exquisitely light, delicate glasses are unmatched for their elegance, Hawkins explains.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Musk did not share the post attributed to him that defends those insurance companies.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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More than ever before, a power that defends against an aggressor now has the advantage over would-be aggressors.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US and encompassed under the Taliban umbrella, the network maintains its own distinct lines of operation, according to the Institute for the Study of War.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Justifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifies. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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