Examples of reasoning in a Sentence
Could you explain your reasoning?
They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
a conclusion based on fallacious reasoning
Humans possess the power of reasoning.
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The reasoning behind the account deletions is to improve security and safety for everyone who uses either platform.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The administration has been open about its vindictive reasoning.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
The reasoning is that adding organic matter to any soil, especially clay soil, enhances the pore structure and loosens the soil.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Their interaction with the simulated world is limited to moving around inside it, as current agents lack the high-level reasoning necessary to alter the simulation.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The administration has been open about its vindictive reasoning.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
The reasoning is that adding organic matter to any soil, especially clay soil, enhances the pore structure and loosens the soil.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Their interaction with the simulated world is limited to moving around inside it, as current agents lack the high-level reasoning necessary to alter the simulation.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reasoning
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“Reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasoning. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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