REASON WITH Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

reason (with)

verb

Definition of reason (with)

as in to win (over)

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Why a 'partial yield' works so quickly When your partner confronts you, some part of them is preemptively braced for the effort of convincing you.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
Another challenge for James is convincing the public to trust her independence and judgment.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of convince

Verb

So far, Siemens has managed to persuade companies to share their data in return for access to its AI model and the ability to request new use cases.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Peril at End House features Christie fan favorites like Arthur Hustings and Chief Inspector Japp and is set in Cornwall, where Poirot and Hastings meet a young woman who is persuaded that someone is out to kill her.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuade

Verb

Focusing on something introspective, such as breath, heartbeat or a growing and shrinking dot, can induce a near-hypnotic state that clears the mind.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Focusing on something introspective, like your breath, your heartbeat or a growing and shrinking dot, can induce an almost hypnotic state that clears the mind.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of induce

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Back at the hotel, the rooftop pool offers a welcome reset after a day exploring DTLA, while the gym is well-equipped and justifies bringing a set of workout clothes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
With production costs rising, broadcasters are also bringing partners together to finance new series and share the investment.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of bring

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Here are 16 satisfying activities and rituals to add to your fall bucket list.

— Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
Unlike quiches, frittatas are crustless, but this version doesn’t skimp on satisfying carbs, thanks to coils of spaghetti that become crisp and caramelized on the edges and soft and fluffy in the eggy center.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfy

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But the Amazon and Blue Origin founder argues that some politicians are blaming the wrong culprit.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Canary Islands Film director Natacha Mora argues that the challenge is to balance international production growth with the capacity of the local industry and infrastructure.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of argue

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Software then converts those measurements into a digital reconstruction that follows the material’s movements almost in real time.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
An 18th-century Cotswold stone tithe barn was converted into a party barn, with a large central hall, a bar, and a mezzanine gallery.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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