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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
Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
But Cyrus, who just released her Something Beautiful audio recording last week, with the visual album set to come out next week, is already looking to the future.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
Juliana Ukiomogbe, Essence, 21 May 2025
Being able to run here this spring is fun — the road course is fun, too — but the oval definitely has a little more just characteristics to it.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
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Adverb
Miami’s bullpen limited the damage, allowing just one additional run on a sacrifice fly from Munroe in the fourth.
—Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
But Cyrus, who just released her Something Beautiful audio recording last week, with the visual album set to come out next week, is already looking to the future.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
Adjective
Outside of just race, these two girls love each other and see themselves in one another.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Essence, 21 May 2025
Being able to run here this spring is fun — the road course is fun, too — but the oval definitely has a little more just characteristics to it.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
Adverb
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What if leaning into uncertainty is exactly what allows the best ideas, deepest collaboration, and most authentic leadership to emerge?—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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That’s exactly the transformation Ashley Berges invites you to explore.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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Despite her largely younger fan base – the demographic that loves streaming sites – Cyrus launches her title on the Official Albums Streaming chart at No. 39, just barely sneaking into the top 40 region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The sneaker with a barely there sole comes in a few builds, with laces and without, and its the latter version that’s built up the most steam.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The defeat clinched the Mets’ first series loss at Citi Field in more than a month and only their second of the season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The Mass, held at the historic St. Patrick's Cathedral, came a day after Rangel's body lay in state at New York City Hall, an honor bestowed to only a handful of political figures.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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Just so present, right in your face will just sit and look at you.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Specifically, leadership effectiveness showed significant relationships with key metrics, including: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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Projecting Nitrate Safely Today, the majority of films created on nitrate simply no longer exist, and those that do have to be carefully stored.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Transitioning to mouse mode by simply placing the controller on a table made a potentially confusing input so much more intuitive.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Closing out tournaments has been his Achilles’ heel lately, and the pressure to win again is beginning to build.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Various chemicals, from those in plastics to food additives, have made headlines lately for their potential roles in triggering diseases.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The justified accusation that the carbon footprint of a child from a rich nation was gigantic compared to that of a child from a poorer nation (except those from elite families) thickening the political smog obscuring the raw ecological toll of adding eighty million a year to the human population.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Penalized For all the justified focus on the offense, the Padres’ season has largely been a tale of two bullpens.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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