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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
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Meanwhile, Lohan, who was 17 at the time and is now 39, was promoting Freaky Friday, which had just been released on DVD.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 July 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The comment left fans wondering if Kanye genuinely wanted reconciliation or just recognition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
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Sue just gives a few hundred people in NYC a little speech about family and then everything’s okay.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Meanwhile, Lohan, who was 17 at the time and is now 39, was promoting Freaky Friday, which had just been released on DVD.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 26 July 2025
Adjective
Those who are impatient for their morning tea or coffee will love this Keurig that brews drinks in just minutes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
The comment left fans wondering if Kanye genuinely wanted reconciliation or just recognition.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for just
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Rylee Love, 6, was killed by a stray bullet on July 27, exactly one month after Samir Josiah Grubbs, 4, was gunned down at Skinner Playfield.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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But that's exactly what this former science teacher (Bryan Cranston) did with his ex-student (Aaron Paul).—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The three-term Republican attorney general vigorously sought to oust Phelan in the GOP primary, forcing a runoff that the outgoing House leader barely survived.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But the concoction was barely thought of for decades before enjoying a bit of a resurgence following the turn of the century when craft cocktails saw a boom in popularity.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The number of new jobs dipped well below even modest expectations, with only 73,000 positions added, compared to the Dow Jones estimate of 100,000.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rublev’s insights and influence helped to create not only a signature tennis shoe for K-Swiss but one that merges both style and substance.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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Include the names of those in the photos from left to right along with the photo credit and permission from the photographer to use the photo in The San Diego Union-Tribune.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The comment quickly stirred debate online—some viewed it as a swipe at Dr. Dre, while others interpreted it as Quik simply affirming his own stature as a production powerhouse whose contributions have long flown under the radar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 July 2025
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While most Eagles players were snapped flashing the gaudy bling, Hurts simply held the box in his photos.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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But lately his tone deafness is so jarring that even the political party that used to regard him as royalty is starting to get sick of him.—
Grace Curley,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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The Sun has been particularly active lately as it's reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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But the common strand in their brutal methodology was the Marxist conviction that violence is a necessary and justified catalyst of change.—
Katja Hoyer,
semafor.com,
19 July 2025
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To convert justified public frustration into a license for withdrawal.—
Noliwe Rooks,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Just.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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