justifying
Definitions
Verb
- Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
- Show to be right by providing justification or proof
- Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
- Let off the hook
- Adjust the spaces between words
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "justifying".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | jeopardizing | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | adjudicating | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | jettisoning | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | jitterbugging | 4 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "justifying".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | justify | 3 | 26 |
| 2 | justified | 3 | 23 |
| 3 | staying | 2 | 17 |
| 4 | satisfying | 4 | 13 |
| 5 | adjusting | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | unifying | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | stifling | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | stultifying | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | purifying | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | notifying | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | styling | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | sifting | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | unsatisfying | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | testifying | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | mystifying | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | jousting | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | quantifying | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | justin | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | ratifying | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | justifies | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "justifying" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "justifying" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "justifying" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hence | 1 | 2 |
Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "justifying".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 1
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal
Mar 26, 2026 The Guardian
Mar 26, 2026 The Guardian
DeSantis plays down lack of Supreme Court opinion in justifying congressional redistricting effort
Apr 6, 2026 News From The States
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Trump Letter to Congress Justifying Iran Strikes Outlines No Imminent Threat
Mar 3, 2026 The New York Times
Mar 3, 2026 The New York Times