as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
I expect to be treated reasonably by the clerks when I shop at a store
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Recent Examples of reasonably
When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The piping hot coffee is bold and bottomless, and the breakfast portions are large and reasonably priced.
—Shindy Chen
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Those scripts must be very convincing to get so many reasonably intelligent people to send money.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the microphones of the QuietComfort Ultras and the XM6s are reasonably crisp and good at cutting outside noise.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Any California school that attempts to take advantage of ACA 7 to discriminate can reasonably expect to face the tough scrutiny of the Department of Education or the Civil Rights Division.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
But, aside from these areas, prospective purchasers reasonably assumed that FIFA’s Category 1 band was its top tier.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But if a pitcher is going well, Schaeffer will give them a reasonably long leash.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The justices also concluded that Baker presented sufficient evidence from which a jury could reasonably conclude that Baker, with guns pointed at him, did not have a reasonable opportunity to retreat.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The piping hot coffee is bold and bottomless, and the breakfast portions are large and reasonably priced.
—Shindy Chen
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Those scripts must be very convincing to get so many reasonably intelligent people to send money.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the microphones of the QuietComfort Ultras and the XM6s are reasonably crisp and good at cutting outside noise.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Any California school that attempts to take advantage of ACA 7 to discriminate can reasonably expect to face the tough scrutiny of the Department of Education or the Civil Rights Division.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
But, aside from these areas, prospective purchasers reasonably assumed that FIFA’s Category 1 band was its top tier.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But if a pitcher is going well, Schaeffer will give them a reasonably long leash.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The justices also concluded that Baker presented sufficient evidence from which a jury could reasonably conclude that Baker, with guns pointed at him, did not have a reasonable opportunity to retreat.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
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The last quarter moon is actually a good time to bring up your concerns – kindly.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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At night double cleanse using a separate makeup remover (wipes are great) to kindly but thoroughly get makeup and sunscreen off and out of pores.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The whole thing is so confusing that readers are likely to forget who’s who and what each has done, but Ernest draws it all together nicely.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mother Mary strutted to a solid limited opening as The Christophers expanded nicely and Exit 8 kept going.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Across the Algarve, former agricultural estates—quintas, vineyards, and workers’ cottages—are being thoughtfully restored as places to stay.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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