as in legitimate
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
had justifiable reasons for leaving early
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Recent Examples of justifiable
Twenty-six years ago last week, the Philadelphia Eagles hired a largely obscure Green Bay assistant coach named Andy Reid as their head coach to justifiable skepticism.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Despite this justifiable excitement the road toward comprehensive and pro-growth crypto regulation remains an uphill endeavor for crypto investors and enthusiasts.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Is outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recommendation for an additional $55 billion in defense spending justifiable?
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
But if his actions weren’t justifiable, the jury could also say, ‘Hey, [his] actions didn’t kill him.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Despite this justifiable excitement the road toward comprehensive and pro-growth crypto regulation remains an uphill endeavor for crypto investors and enthusiasts.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Is outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recommendation for an additional $55 billion in defense spending justifiable?
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
But if his actions weren’t justifiable, the jury could also say, ‘Hey, [his] actions didn’t kill him.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiable
Adjective
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This work happened in cases where major companies claimed a hefty research tax credit, which is a legitimate avenue for seeking tax relief but can also be improperly used.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, subsequent updates removed legitimate functionality, replacing it with tactics to maximize ad revenue through full-screen interstitial video ads.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The First Amendment is meant to protect people from the government telling them what speech and ideas are acceptable.—
Scott Nover,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bottled lime juice and lemon juice are acceptable when used in small quantities for a dish, but only when the flavor profile is not reliant upon it.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the ensuing 250 years, physicists came up with a viable explanation for why this occurs.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Accordingly, with no viable domestic production alternative, prices for end-users would increase.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Your inability to establish a rational, functional and legal system of immigration is an abject failure on your part.—
Peter Cunningham,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Former Senate President Wilton Simpson led the charge to oust Public Counsel J.R. Kelly, who argued for reasonable rates on behalf of consumers and blocked FPL from charging for a natural gas fracking project in Oklahoma.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Homeowners in those zones, meanwhile, must maintain defensible space and conduct annual brush clearance.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 100 feet of defensible space doesn’t mean every plant will be yanked out.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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