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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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Meanwhile, Lohan, who was 17 at the time and is now 39, was promoting Freaky Friday, which had just been released on DVD.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 July 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The comment left fans wondering if Kanye genuinely wanted reconciliation or just recognition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
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Sue just gives a few hundred people in NYC a little speech about family and then everything’s okay.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Meanwhile, Lohan, who was 17 at the time and is now 39, was promoting Freaky Friday, which had just been released on DVD.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 July 2025
Adjective
Those who are impatient for their morning tea or coffee will love this Keurig that brews drinks in just minutes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The comment left fans wondering if Kanye genuinely wanted reconciliation or just recognition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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When Lutnick took the stage, his interlocutor asked what exactly was going on with the tariffs.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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For example, problem one asks students to imagine a triangular grid of dots (like a triangular pegboard) and figure out how to cover all the dots using exactly n straight lines.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
21 July 2025
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Others hesitate or barely touch their trays—a few flat-out refuse to eat.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The loss of Elio’s parents is barely explained; his relationship with his aunt, Olga (Zoe Saldaña), is pleasant but lightweight.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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The offer, which can be redeemed in-store or online, is only available through Sunday, July 20.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
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Buxton gets a breather after an eventful week Byron Buxton was out of the lineup Sunday, but only because Baldelli wanted to give him a breather.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Moving right along from the latter-day Illya Kuryakin, Conde Nast global content director Anna Wintour, pictured below, has gathered no moss since the Wimbledon final a few days ago.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Stomach pain can also be a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis, a medical emergency that needs to be treated right away.10 10.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The comment quickly stirred debate online—some viewed it as a swipe at Dr. Dre, while others interpreted it as Quik simply affirming his own stature as a production powerhouse whose contributions have long flown under the radar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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When that happens, McCarthy simply ships a new filter to the homeowner.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But lately his tone deafness is so jarring that even the political party that used to regard him as royalty is starting to get sick of him.—
Grace Curley,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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The Sun has been particularly active lately as it's reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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But the common strand in their brutal methodology was the Marxist conviction that violence is a necessary and justified catalyst of change.—
Katja Hoyer,
semafor.com,
19 July 2025
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To convert justified public frustration into a license for withdrawal.—
Noliwe Rooks,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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