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
And Allen’s complaints, though too vague to assess individually, are indeed the sorts of things one might reasonably get worked up about.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Fair-chance employers can reasonably take some credit for this, as stable employment is among the most important factors in successful reentry.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In private balconies, patios or yards, and of course inside their homes, the typical homeowner would reasonably expect privacy.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The problems have arisen from slow processing of opposing defenses — an area in which Reid could reasonably offer a breakthrough.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal is to reduce radiation exposure as much as reasonably achievable.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Fair-chance employers can reasonably take some credit for this, as stable employment is among the most important factors in successful reentry.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In private balconies, patios or yards, and of course inside their homes, the typical homeowner would reasonably expect privacy.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The problems have arisen from slow processing of opposing defenses — an area in which Reid could reasonably offer a breakthrough.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal is to reduce radiation exposure as much as reasonably achievable.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
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The co-host and her husband Mark Consuelos had Nikki Glaser on their daytime show on Wednesday, April 22, and seconds into the interview, Ripa kindly pointed out that the comedian's briefs were showing on-air, as seen in a clip shared by Decider.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five regular-season matches will follow, and Major League Soccer’s kindly playoff format admits 18 of 30 teams.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our lunches were also always served or packed nicely with cloth placemats, napkins, and silverware.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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But if things unfold as nicely in 2027 as well as Gang Green’s haul seemed to go this year, then New York should actually be a legitimate playoff contender by 2028 … or so.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This is not a call to apply lower standards to those with mental illness, but to apply the existing standards more thoughtfully.—
Jeffrey Freedman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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