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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
his answer is perfectly reasonable
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as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information
those playing rules sound reasonable to me
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as in cheap
costing little
desperately trying to find reasonable hotel rates for the holiday weekend
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
some people once believed that women were not by nature reasonable beings, but generations of female scholars have proved those people wrong
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Recent Examples of reasonable
Following the mistrial ruling, Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, said the jury had not been convinced beyond a reasonable doubt, according to the Times.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Still, Wyper strived mightily to give the impression that Stonepeak is a reasonable outfit.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Marcus feels undermined by Luca, even though Luca is being pretty reasonable.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
For grapes, a half-cup serving, or about 15 grapes, is a reasonable portion size.
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Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reasonable
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Still, Wyper strived mightily to give the impression that Stonepeak is a reasonable outfit.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Marcus feels undermined by Luca, even though Luca is being pretty reasonable.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
For grapes, a half-cup serving, or about 15 grapes, is a reasonable portion size.
—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reasonable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
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Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
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Under this framework, participating engineering teams must successfully demonstrate operational quantum hardware that utilizes a specific range of low-hundreds logical qubits before the 2028 deadline.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
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The revolution won’t come cheap.
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Across six online experiments, the researchers showed participants a cheaper lower-quality item such as a sweater alongside a pricier higher-quality version.
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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Research from the LinkedIn B2B Institute, conducted with Les Binet and Peter Field, found that emotional B2B campaigns deliver roughly seven times the long-term effectiveness of rational ones.
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Club sources insist the process of finding a successor to Marco Silva remains ongoing and that comments made last week by Fulham vice chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan that there were two leading candidates for the role remain valid.
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Yet amidst the hype, scientists working in the aging field are broadly in agreement that the underlying notion is valid.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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The fund's goal is to protect local businesses, maintain affordable commercial rents and prevent properties from being converted into uses that serve primarily tourists or second-home owners.
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Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.
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Alan was successful, intelligent, social and well-liked.
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Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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