reasonably

Definition of reasonablynext

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Recent Examples of reasonably That model assumes a reasonably stable relationship between labor input and useful output, but AI weakens that relationship. — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 All three show up in binoculars under a reasonably dark sky, while a small telescope starts to resolve them into individual stars. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 And after nearly two decades, the first two films had been elevated to a standard that virtually no sequel could reasonably meet. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Today, however, our aging buildings require improvements that exceed what can be reasonably funded through the annual operating budget. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 But the smartest among them—or just the most ambitious—might reasonably conclude that the way to be funny for a living is to get very good at talking to their friends and interviewing people. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Are there simply too many scary movies, or just more than any one fan can reasonably follow? — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 Red flag The Dodgers still don’t know what to reasonably expect from Ohtani, gritting out the postseason despite discomfort in his left knee and right arm. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 How audiobook walking clubs work In a conventional book club, people read the same book by a specific date, then arrive prepared to say something reasonably intelligent about it. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
  • Ortega brings the right wide-eyed wonder to this kindly android that just wants to be Josie’s pal, having no idea about a secret medical condition that afflicts Josie.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Terrence split almost immediately, and Julianne deposited her small son on the Missouri farm of her Uncle Claude, a stoic, kindly old man.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • After a frosty start Monday, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 70s.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Skipping the betting apps, or at least thoughtfully budgeting for them as entertainment, is only part of it, because money left sitting in savings accounts also misses out on compounding.
    — Jamie Franco, global macro and cross-asset strategist, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Companies that thoughtfully build and prioritize autonomous agents, which includes accounting for context, can better protect themselves from operational consequences.
    — Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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