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
While nearby property owners may reasonably view specific wind projects as too damaging to the land, climate activists assert that solutions require sacrifice.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This is bloody and chaotic, and reasonably interesting.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the league appears reasonably comfortable with the current CBA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Jerusalem — Anyone who looked at the situation in Gaza on Tuesday might reasonably have concluded that the ceasefire had collapsed.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
There was a certain amount of expectation to see this 15-year-old boy play, but no one could reasonably have expected what has followed to unfold so quickly.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Attorneys for the Skaggs family have repeatedly noted that team policy calls for anyone reasonably believed to be under the influence while at work to be placed on unpaid suspension until the results of a drug test can be received.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Watson expressed a desire to stay in Denver long-term and a willingness to negotiate reasonably this preseason.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
October provides our last chance to get a good view of it against a reasonably dark sky until next April.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
This is bloody and chaotic, and reasonably interesting.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the league appears reasonably comfortable with the current CBA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Jerusalem — Anyone who looked at the situation in Gaza on Tuesday might reasonably have concluded that the ceasefire had collapsed.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
There was a certain amount of expectation to see this 15-year-old boy play, but no one could reasonably have expected what has followed to unfold so quickly.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Attorneys for the Skaggs family have repeatedly noted that team policy calls for anyone reasonably believed to be under the influence while at work to be placed on unpaid suspension until the results of a drug test can be received.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Watson expressed a desire to stay in Denver long-term and a willingness to negotiate reasonably this preseason.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
October provides our last chance to get a good view of it against a reasonably dark sky until next April.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
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Funny, though, that this movie could be viewed as the flip side of Causeway, a quiet drama that’s also about a woman at a crossroads who snaps out of her inertia thanks to meeting a kindly stranger.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth looked imploringly at one gray-haired woman whose expression seemed kindly.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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In short, Beats Fit Pro blends punchy audio, a super-secure fit, and capable ANC in a tidy package that favors iPhone users while still playing nicely with Android for 26% off right now.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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From sensitive historic renovations to striking high-rise homes, every project is treated as unique and thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of the client.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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When asked about her own most transformative art or film experience, Tessa Thompson — shimmering in silver Gucci — spoke thoughtfully about transformation.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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