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
Pedigree and salary play a role in how many quality players a team can reasonably expect to have.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The moment one partner felt unseen and chose, reasonably enough, to say nothing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
To that end, those three elements of leverage would appear reasonably concrete.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Don’t Sleep on Eggs Eggs are a good source of protein that is reasonably priced compared to meat.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2026
This applies in situations where a child could reasonably suffer serious harm, disability or death if left inside the vehicle, the law says.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Lawyers for the plaintiffs filed a motion in November alleging the city was violating the terms of the 2024 settlement by ticketing people for whom H Barracks is not reasonably accessible.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
So when a new concept unites two reasonably distinct cuisines, and manages to be both intriguing and successful, the work is worth some attention.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In legal terms, a dangerous dog is one that has previously caused unprovoked bodily injury or made a person reasonably fear for their safety.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Law Murray, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The moment one partner felt unseen and chose, reasonably enough, to say nothing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
To that end, those three elements of leverage would appear reasonably concrete.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Don’t Sleep on Eggs Eggs are a good source of protein that is reasonably priced compared to meat.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2026
This applies in situations where a child could reasonably suffer serious harm, disability or death if left inside the vehicle, the law says.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Lawyers for the plaintiffs filed a motion in November alleging the city was violating the terms of the 2024 settlement by ticketing people for whom H Barracks is not reasonably accessible.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
So when a new concept unites two reasonably distinct cuisines, and manages to be both intriguing and successful, the work is worth some attention.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In legal terms, a dangerous dog is one that has previously caused unprovoked bodily injury or made a person reasonably fear for their safety.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
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In the meantime, may your drives stay straight, your putts drop kindly, and your tax questions never land in the rough.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Just like his father, Law and Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay has taught her kids the same lesson—and that the universe looks kindly upon those who do good for others.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The space is simple but nicely laid out with attractive finishes.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Aberg has bounced back nicely after his collapse on Sunday at the Players Championship earlier this year.—
Jeff Hartman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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When used thoughtfully, the right routine can make HS-prone skin more comfortable, more resilient and less reactive.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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