reason (with)

verb

Definition of reason (with)next
as in to win (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reason (with)
  1. convince
  2. persuade
  3. bring around
  4. induce
  5. bring
  6. satisfy
  7. argue
  8. convert
Verb
  • The court date begins a weeklong preliminary hearing where prosecutors aim to convince a Utah judge to allow the trial to move forward.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Ryan would love nothing more than to help convince the front office to add and give this team a chance down the stretch.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of convince
Verb
  • The goal of the aid pledges is to persuade middle-class families that a prestigious private university can be affordable.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Don’t allow yourself to be so easily persuaded — use your discernment!
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony.
    — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The River District will ultimately bring around 5,000 homes, market rate and affordable apartments, millions of square feet of office space, half a million square feet of retail and 1,000 hotel rooms.
    — Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Definition of bring around
Verb
  • The minerals are absorbed through the skin, boosting circulation and inducing a sweat that drains away the toxins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Catnip, the euphoria-inducing herb beloved by felines, was known to have insect repellent properties, though it had never been commercialized for that purpose.
    — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of induce
Verb
  • Apple leveled major allegations against OpenAI and some of its staffers Friday, alleging the ChatGPT maker systematically directed current and former Apple employees to bring secret information over to OpenAI.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
  • Thiero delivered a breakaway windmill dunk in the second quarter Friday that brought cheers from the fans, a moment in which the second-year Lakers forward displayed his athleticism.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • Pharmaceutical companies rely on IQVIA's data to design studies, identify patients, recruit trial participants, satisfy regulators, and increasingly train AI models.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The bánh cuốn đặc biệt — a combination plate with plain steamed rice sheets, sheets stuffed with ground pork and mushroom and pieces filled with shrimp — satisfied my internet FOMO cravings.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of argue
Verb
  • Argentina triumphed on penalties in 1998, after David Beckham was sent off, and England won via a penalty in 2002, when Beckham went some way to atoning for what happened four years earlier by converting from the spot.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Switzerland has done an admirable job trying to give itself chances but has struggled to convert them.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Definition of convert
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