excusably

Definition of excusablynext

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Adverb
  • But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Once again, Florida’s LGBTQ population justifiably feels targeted by the DeSantis administration.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
  • If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.
    Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • There are billions of galaxies in the universe and each has billions of stars, so the likelihood life developed elsewhere is fairly high, according to University of Michigan Astronomy Professor Edwin Bergin, who teaches about looking for life elsewhere.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • As promised by our intrepid TJ’s correspondent Alex Beggs, the crust was pleasantly puffy, and the onion flavor was just funky enough.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The screen’s swivel mechanism is pleasantly firm and doesn’t move during intense running sessions.
    Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The blade is made of 440A stainless steel, which is reasonably durable for lighter use, but dulls relatively fast and is softer overall.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
  • In this pursuit, scientists can reasonably disagree about the most worthwhile theoretical models or technologies to invest in.
    Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Excusably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excusably. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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