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
While some of the public comments veer into conspiracy-territory, the vast majority surveyed by Futurism express some justifiable anxiety at the idea of a for-profit tech giant spearheading a project like this.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Paul's insistence that Usyk lost is justifiable.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable.
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Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
And there may be perfectly justifiable reasons.
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CBS News,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for justifiable
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Paul's insistence that Usyk lost is justifiable.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Some homicides on the list may be judged by authorities as justifiable.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
And there may be perfectly justifiable reasons.
—
CBS News,
17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for justifiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for justifiable
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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Schlittler, meanwhile, has a legitimate case to start for the American League, which will be managed by rival Blue Jays skipper John Schneider.
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Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, and that's not acceptable for Independence Day.
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Trump administration officials have repeatedly said a toll system would not be acceptable.
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The output has to be supportable, reviewable and grounded in information that can actually survive scrutiny later.
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.
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The safe, defendable choice wasn’t necessarily the right one though.
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Shuffling the opposition across to make space for a switch to the far side is a viable method of attack, but that can then come at the cost of a central box presence, with Portugal lacking runners beyond the ball.
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Africa’s vaccine ambitions will succeed only if governments build the markets, research capacity, and regulatory systems that make manufacturing commercially viable.
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The value equation was rational, transactional and easy to understand.
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Perhaps there was a rational explanation for the man outside her apartment.
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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Why These Habits Actually Stick What makes these rules actually maintainable is their quick, flexible, and immediately impactful nature.
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The vehicle is easily maintainable and highly adaptable to meet diverse mission and operational needs, according to a press release.
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“Justifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/justifiable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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