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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
Devoting time to both sides of the debate over the short film, Evans presents reasonable conflicting arguments.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Even impractical choices can seem reasonable, and spending many hundreds of dollars on shoes may suddenly feel acceptable.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
That's part of the reasonable foreseeability argument from the government.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Each of these requirements might sound reasonable on its face.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Even impractical choices can seem reasonable, and spending many hundreds of dollars on shoes may suddenly feel acceptable.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
That's part of the reasonable foreseeability argument from the government.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Each of these requirements might sound reasonable on its face.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reasonable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
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So, the logical move would be to turn to the draft, and there’s a strong possibility that the Panthers will do just that.—
Mike Kaye
March 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Geographically, Minnesota, Memphis and New Orleans would be the most logical candidates to go from West to East.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 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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Meanwhile, compounding pharmacies that sell cheaper knockoffs of these products are disrupting the marketplace.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Mail-only ballot elections are a cheaper, though slightly uncommon, alternative for cities when no candidates are on the ballot, like in the case of the upcoming April 21 election in the City Beautiful, according to Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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But there are an infinity of curves out there, and nailing down all their rational points seemed impossible—until Faltings’s Theorem, that is.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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Instead of having a rational conversation with Nick, Gloria lashes out and the two split.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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When asked whether that scenario could resemble Venezuela — where leadership changes did not immediately dismantle the existing power structure — Tapia said the comparison is valid.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Further, the act requires the full name on your valid photo ID matches your birth certificate or naturalization card.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Read on to learn more like when is best to eat it and how to supercharge it.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The petition's withdrawal is good news for the many neighbors who spoke out against the annexation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the biggest campaign issue during the 1999 municipal election was affordable housing.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s no lunch or dinner restaurant here, but there is a small but affordable mini bar with organic wine, beer, kombucha, and sweet and salty snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Beyond his artistic abilities, Jaden is an exceptionally intelligent and well-rounded student.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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