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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
In 18 other states, adults earning between $80,000 and $90,000 would be able to afford a reasonable and sustainable lifestyle.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The quantity of information, whether Social Security numbers or credit card details, that can be stolen through data breaches is more than any one group of criminals can efficiently process, validate or use in a reasonable amount of time.
—Thomas Holt, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
The recall is now Class I, meaning the tomatoes pose a reasonable chance of causing severe illness.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 June 2025
Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The quantity of information, whether Social Security numbers or credit card details, that can be stolen through data breaches is more than any one group of criminals can efficiently process, validate or use in a reasonable amount of time.
—Thomas Holt, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
The recall is now Class I, meaning the tomatoes pose a reasonable chance of causing severe illness.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 June 2025
Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Matthew Whelan, executive director of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, suggests visiting on a weekday when possible; parking will be easier to find, and beach badges are cheaper ($7/day/person, instead of $10).—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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One possible option is a center or third lane with curbs that would require less land to be acquired and be cheaper.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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This may be a financially rational move, but also a negative signal to shareholders looking for leverage.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the over-the-top operation in South Park generated a nationwide debate, not all of it rational, and a unified response of condemnation from San Diego Democratic leaders, including four members of the local congressional delegation.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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On cross-examination, Ferguson confirmed that there were employees in the finance department who went through the corporate credit card statements to determine which charges were valid business expenses and which were personal expenses.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Prior to Sunday's attack, Soliman was driving for Uber, which required him to have a valid Social Security number, CBS News has learned.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2025
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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What about clubs leveraged to the sky by private individuals – is that good?—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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But for many people, the most pressing problem remains finding an affordable place to live.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The site was launched by Paige Griffith, who decided that there must be a source for necessary legal documents specifically for small businesses and at an affordable price point.—
Jeff Rose,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Second, a human must be kept in the loop of intelligent machine decision-making processes.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Create a coherent narrative showing your evolution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Having those two positions secured gives the Patriots a chance to implement a coherent vision for the long term.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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