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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
This hypocrisy is rancid but irrelevant to those for whom the end justifies any means, including cold-blooded murder.
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Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The question has to be asked whether Neuer justifies that sort of salary going forward.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The Jobs Report earlier this month was pretty weak, so that also justifies this third consecutive rate cut.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For Leonard, playing in Friday’s game justifies his decision to come to Notre Dame, but the Fighting Irish aren’t just content with making the playoff.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Li demonstrates how this complexity justifies why security approaches don't work well with these systems.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The legislation would permit courts to temporarily suspend an organization's terrorist designation upon a request from the Prosecutor General or their deputy, provided adequate information justifies the decision.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?
—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
Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The question has to be asked whether Neuer justifies that sort of salary going forward.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The Jobs Report earlier this month was pretty weak, so that also justifies this third consecutive rate cut.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For Leonard, playing in Friday’s game justifies his decision to come to Notre Dame, but the Fighting Irish aren’t just content with making the playoff.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Li demonstrates how this complexity justifies why security approaches don't work well with these systems.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The legislation would permit courts to temporarily suspend an organization's terrorist designation upon a request from the Prosecutor General or their deputy, provided adequate information justifies the decision.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifies
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That at least explains the offense, which had attrition on the offensive line and backfield, plus a couple of key losses at receiver because of off-field issues.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This explains why women tend to need those extra hours of sleep compared to men.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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The head of the state agency that investigated the 2022 Labor Day weekend crash, which killed a teen girl and seriously injured another, defends the inquiry, as do state prosecutors.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The issue, though, is Indiana lacks a point of attack defender like Carrington and Thomas, who comfortably defends one through five.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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The train station from which the event begins and ends maintains the look and charm of its 19th century origin.Maria Menounos, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Already on pace to be a historic team on that end, Caruso’s mindset and leadership should ensure the Thunder maintains a top defense for the next half-decade.Nick Crain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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