as in to win (over)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reason (with)
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That’s especially true in the Chiefs’ case, since fans are convinced this is another example of the NFL actively helping Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025 -
In the end, Kate convinces the prime minister to bury both the sub and the Poseidon in concrete on the ocean floor, instead of it getting taken away.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some experts, meanwhile, say that instead of demanding that insurers sell their stake in fossil fuel companies, advocates and policymakers should focus on modernizing regulations to persuade insurers to expand coverage in fire-prone areas.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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For its part, Ukraine is betting on long-range strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure to persuade the Kremlin to accept negotiations.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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McMann and Ferrara said the macroeconomic environment has brought around a unique opportunity to invest in technologies to empower the future of work.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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Gas-inducing Foods This tip is both great for you and everyone around you.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Opponents believe Stafford’s arm strength remains good, inducing them to line up two safeties deep.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Charismatic and successful military leaders like Douglas MacArthur, who refused to follow President Harry Truman’s orders during the Korean War, will always hold considerable power due to the prestige and dominance that militaries bring.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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His aspiration to be a country artist was what first brought the Texas native to Nashville, at age 19 in 1993.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Trump needed to satisfy Netanyahu’s political needs to get to this point, but now Trump needs to steamroll over them to put in place the next stage.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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They’ve been almost monomaniacally determined to deliver a climactic final eight episodes that provide not only a feeling of resolution, but of satisfying inevitability.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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In fact, little of that story line, Androsoff argues, is backed up by historical evidence.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Cortese argued the tax was needed to address significant and growing budget challenges.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the 2024-25 season, Forest converted 30 of their 78 big chances (39 per cent), with Chris Wood scoring 13 of his 28.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kareem Hunt, therefore, is more successful converting short yardage than the Tush Push.—
Sam McDowell
October 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Reason (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reason%20%28with%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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