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
But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.
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Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Even with the deviations, the MorphoScan stayed within a reasonably accurate range and provided a meaningful breakdown of my body composition.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
To cover these growing and unprecedented losses, insurers are hiking coverage rates beyond what families can reasonably afford.
—Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Current access is severely restricted, demand can be reasonably estimated, and the public health payoff of widespread availability is enormous.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
The city’s legal department recommended a settlement, as the officer did not operate the vehicle reasonably.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The Bulls can’t reasonably expect to surpass the Memphis Grizzlies in these standings, which means the race with the Bucks is their only remaining controllable variable in the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Prazeres' initially — and reasonably — assumed that he was being scammed.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
May Improve Brain Development and Function Chicken is a rich source of choline and is reasonably high in vitamin B12.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Even with the deviations, the MorphoScan stayed within a reasonably accurate range and provided a meaningful breakdown of my body composition.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
To cover these growing and unprecedented losses, insurers are hiking coverage rates beyond what families can reasonably afford.
—Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Current access is severely restricted, demand can be reasonably estimated, and the public health payoff of widespread availability is enormous.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
The city’s legal department recommended a settlement, as the officer did not operate the vehicle reasonably.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
The Bulls can’t reasonably expect to surpass the Memphis Grizzlies in these standings, which means the race with the Bucks is their only remaining controllable variable in the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Prazeres' initially — and reasonably — assumed that he was being scammed.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
May Improve Brain Development and Function Chicken is a rich source of choline and is reasonably high in vitamin B12.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
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Clarify terms kindly, then document the final decision.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If Madsen is the QB to guide the Broncos to two CFP appearances in three years, history will look kindly upon the 5-foot-10 QB who’s often faced pushback from fans in his years as the starter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nasturtiums, million bells, trailing verbena and sweet alyssum also lend themselves nicely to the pots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The key is to find an unexpected pairing that contrasts nicely with your leggings.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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All the decorative details, from the burl wood headboards, curved armchairs or sofas, retro tiled bathrooms and alabaster suspension lamps, thoughtfully whisk guests to another time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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And good architects can actually elevate the earlier structures when thoughtfully incorporating them into new designs.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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