understandably
adverb
un·der·stand·ably
ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-blē 
: as can be easily understood : for understandable reasons
is understandably nervous
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The build kicks off with Eevee’s petite body, which is tightly packed, but understandably so, given the size of the model’s head and tail.
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Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In most cases, the record holders agree to be interviewed, distilling years of experience into fairly shallow platitudes — pithy advice Green finds understandably unsatisfying.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
While the debate continues about what exactly might be causing this glut, the article points to the pandemic when people were drinking a lot more at home (understandably) and producers were encouraged to increase production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
These increases still aren’t expected to push Minnesota even into the top 20 in the NBA in ticket cost, though that understandably won’t serve as much consolation to existing season ticket holders who will have to pay significantly more to enjoy the same experience next season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In most cases, the record holders agree to be interviewed, distilling years of experience into fairly shallow platitudes — pithy advice Green finds understandably unsatisfying.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
While the debate continues about what exactly might be causing this glut, the article points to the pandemic when people were drinking a lot more at home (understandably) and producers were encouraged to increase production.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
These increases still aren’t expected to push Minnesota even into the top 20 in the NBA in ticket cost, though that understandably won’t serve as much consolation to existing season ticket holders who will have to pay significantly more to enjoy the same experience next season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Understandably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understandably. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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