REASON WITH Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

reason (with)

verb

Definition of reason (with)

as in to win (over)

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The eighth and final reprieve followed an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Pardons at which a State Police major, who believed Smith was innocent, nearly came to blows with Smith’s prosecutor, who was just as convinced of Smith’s guilt.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
These strategies have convinced passengers to go along with fare increases and be less sensitive to price.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Definition of convince

Verb

Four lobbyists who persuaded their clients to pay tour expenses, but did not report them, now face misdemeanor violations of the gift ban.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Numbers like that are persuading brands to start treating in-game ads and product placements as a serious channel rather than a spare-budget experiment.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of persuade

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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

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This is likely the first-ever humanoid robot induced strike, although there are other issues at play in the current union negotiations.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
According to the court judgment, the pair arranged for employees and associates to drive up bidding prices at auction, inducing the collector, identified under the pseudonym Li Pin, to purchase the items at inflated prices.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of induce

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For some, the shutdowns and masking guidance brought flashbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic about six years ago.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Marble fireplaces and bespoke timber joinery soften a palette of black, white and brushed brass, while parquet floors bring warmth beneath the clean geometry.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of bring

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The bigger question is whether the illusion of having someone who is always loyal and never argues is actually a healthy solution for us.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
States argue those contracts are equivalent to sports betting, something state governments control.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Definition of argue

Verb

Despite missing only two greens in regulation, Scheffler failed to convert five putts from inside 15 feet.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Both could have added to their tallies by converting penalties over the past five weeks, but Messi has missed two during this World Cup and Mbappe one.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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