line of reasoning
noun phrase
: a set of reasons used in order to reach a conclusion
She chose to follow a particular line of reasoning.
I don't follow your line of reasoning.
Examples of line of reasoning in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Is this a purely admirable line of reasoning?
—
Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
This line of reasoning endorses Kalshi’s overarching legal position, advocated in multiple courts, that its offerings are sufficiently distinct from betting platforms envisioned by lawmakers and regulators.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
But, led by a few key experts bankrolled by the automotive industry, traffic engineers largely dropped that line of reasoning.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
While that line of reasoning has taken hold with some US officials like White House AI czar David Sacks, many others worry that adding to the Asian country’s overall computing capabilities poses a significant national security threat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025
Berman also used this line of reasoning, noting that not a single victim testified before grand jurors in Epstein's case.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
This line of reasoning was new to me.
—Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
Without further ado, here are my picks and a brief line of reasoning for each.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
This line of reasoning was part of the reason how Cartwright got a UK pension scheme to allocate 3% to Bitcoin.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
This line of reasoning endorses Kalshi’s overarching legal position, advocated in multiple courts, that its offerings are sufficiently distinct from betting platforms envisioned by lawmakers and regulators.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
But, led by a few key experts bankrolled by the automotive industry, traffic engineers largely dropped that line of reasoning.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
While that line of reasoning has taken hold with some US officials like White House AI czar David Sacks, many others worry that adding to the Asian country’s overall computing capabilities poses a significant national security threat.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025
Berman also used this line of reasoning, noting that not a single victim testified before grand jurors in Epstein's case.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
This line of reasoning was new to me.
—Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
Without further ado, here are my picks and a brief line of reasoning for each.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
This line of reasoning was part of the reason how Cartwright got a UK pension scheme to allocate 3% to Bitcoin.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Line of reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20reasoning. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share