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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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The business solution provider, on the other hand, acts as the logical custodian of critical processes.
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Those are legitimate concerns, and yet the rebuttals are just as logical.
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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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Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.
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Prove Your Claims With Evidence In a market flooded with AI capabilities, claims are cheap, and every launch sounds the same.
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The value equation was rational, transactional and easy to understand.
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Perhaps there was a rational explanation for the man outside her apartment.
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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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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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People love Dinnerly meal kit deliveries because the brand offers affordable, easy-to-cook meals that fit any budget.
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But in the early 2020s, affordable, yet still sophisticated, Chinese cars—particularly electric vehicles—began to win over Chinese drivers.
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humorous.
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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