reason (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reason (with)
Verb
  • Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • As the relationship between the young couple became more serious, Sarah’s parents tried to show him the best of Kansas City in the hopes that Yaron — who grew up in Germany and Israel — might be persuaded to stay in the US.
    Wolf Blitzer, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
  • Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • These are the kinds of features with which Apple can bring around naysayers.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
  • What To Know Korman told Asbury Park Press that the holiday weekend brought around 100,000 visitors to Seaside Heights.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Kershaw induced Colorado into nine outs via groundballs.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
  • Crochet dispatched the Angels back to the dugout, inducing pinch-hitter Travis d’Arnaud to pop out and hold a 1-0 lead.
    Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • But his game also brings plenty of wrinkles for the Bulls to iron out.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
  • The studio has already brought two young Thai female directors into the fold, helming two features: The Great Esarn Heist, (directed by Cantana Tiprachart); and Songkhram Songkran, (the directorial debut of Pisinee Khaosamai).
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
  • Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Democrats, led by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, had argued that in recent decades Congress gradually surrendered war-making powers to the president.
    Robert Jimison, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • The school board, backed by other parents, had argued that opt-out provisions were impractical.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • For example, lead scoring is a great starting point: AI can quickly sort through historical data to highlight which leads are most likely to convert.
    David Kelley, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Boos rained down much of the evening, with frustration directed at the referees and the Checkers’ inability to convert on their powerplay opportunities.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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“Reason (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reason%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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