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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
Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The plea comes just weeks before Kohberger's trial was set to begin.
—Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
The voting component of the past two seasons has built Squid Game’s argument that majority rule is not always the best or most just option.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Adverb
Either way, there’s no wrong answer—just the one that suits your next adventure best.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The plea comes just weeks before Kohberger's trial was set to begin.
—Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
Making them is a just series of principles, expressed through technique.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
The voting component of the past two seasons has built Squid Game’s argument that majority rule is not always the best or most just option.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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And yet, that’s exactly what Instagram is now encouraging: to share the imperfect, the unfinished, the vulnerable.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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This does exactly as it’s made to do: make a damn good cup of single-serve coffee, pour-over style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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The irony was unmistakable: a man who barely spoke in interviews, who shrank from the stage, whose music sidestepped every commercial instinct of his time, was now the soundtrack to a car commercial.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The Dow Jones industrial average barely cracked 1,000 that year, versus its current level of 44,000-plus.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Adverb
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Forecasters said environmental conditions are expected to only be marginally conducive for development of this system, and the hurricane center said the storm has a 10% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Stephenson was out only 13 months from Tommy John surgery before returning to the mound for two games in late May.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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The camp is situated right by the river in Kerr County, which was hit especially hard by Friday’s flash flood.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
6 July 2025
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The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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But with the exception of Morel, none of their additions projected to help the following season. Unable to address most of their immediate needs, the Rays simply expanded their talent base.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Playa Puerto Viejo Best for: expert surfers—or those who simply want to catch an epic sunset This Caribbean beach is the site of arguably Costa Rica’s best surf break, Salsa Brava, a notoriously challenging reef-break that attracts surfers from around the globe.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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My neighbors have been driving me up the wall lately.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Ferrero was founded in Italy nearly 80 years ago and has lately been on a quest to expand its American reach.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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There are very justified concerns about the money that’s now committed to a 1B/DH-type throughout his early and mid-30s, but a lot of that has to do with the good-not-great OBPs that Devers has had in the past.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Brit’s drama from the dinner seems more like a projection than a justified reaction.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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Goldman: The Winnipeg Jets and Wild are logical picks here, although neither team really improved this summer.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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There is no logical reason why you should not be entitled to retroactive benefit payments.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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