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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
his answer is perfectly reasonable
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2
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
If there have been significant past incidents of crime in a particular location, the HOA might have a responsibility to install reasonable security measures to protect residents.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The new pathway aims to sync the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket review process, which determines whether products are safe and effective, with Medicare’s independent process, which determines whether paying for devices is reasonable and necessary.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s pretty reasonable, civilized even.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Re-signing Wennberg, considering the lack of quality centermen in free agency, to a reasonable three-year, $18 million deal was a savvy move.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The new pathway aims to sync the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket review process, which determines whether products are safe and effective, with Medicare’s independent process, which determines whether paying for devices is reasonable and necessary.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
That’s pretty reasonable, civilized even.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Re-signing Wennberg, considering the lack of quality centermen in free agency, to a reasonable three-year, $18 million deal was a savvy move.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
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Berman and Kessler argue this is a logical and organic pivot for MMRs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, a resignation or even a leave of absence now looks like a logical outcome.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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The carrier failed to secure a financial lifeline to continue operating, ending the discount air travel pioneer’s time in the sky, costing some 17,000 jobs and thousands of cheap flights in the market.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Villa can be vulnerable to cheap giveaways in midfield, so Emery moved Morgan Rogers alongside Watkins up front and in the inside-right channel, higher upfield and not in central or deep positions where he can be swarmed.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Evans and his backers were rational actors inside an irrational system.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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By any rational examination, there are more people on Rikers than need to be for public safety.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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There are expensive tickets, yes, and there are also affordable tickets.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The rentals also cannot be ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, junior ADUs, recreational vehicles, hotels, motels, timeshares, bed and breakfast inns or affordable housing.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The son of four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, he is viewed as a physical and intelligent defender.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Our interface makes intelligent use of swipes and gestures rather than tapping or dialing.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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