reasonably

Definition of reasonablynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reasonably The district has a responsibility to transport children safely and reasonably. — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 The ’94 was a fast-handling and reasonably accurate rifle with great balance and ergonomics and an impressive magazine capacity. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026 No serious person could reasonably equate the NFL draft process with an auction block. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Cargo space is also reasonably useful for something this small. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 For strategic answers, ask what the system would need to know before its advice could reasonably apply to you individually. — Leo S. Lo, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Enough time has passed to reasonably expect a player drafted that high to be an NHL regular. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 If an individual is addicted, continuing indefinitely in a street economy that finances the addiction cannot reasonably be described as rehabilitation. — Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026 These are areas where AI can process information and spot patterns faster than an individual could reasonably analyze on their own. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
  • The Cuban government, predictably, did not take the report’s suggestions kindly.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But apparently Payton didn't take too kindly to the Seahawks coaches' scouting tactics.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Skin tones also look natural, and orange dresses stand out nicely.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Of the 255 rooms, 72 are suites, which shows how thoughtfully the resort is set up for families, groups, and longer stays.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Learning to pause before reacting, regulate emotions, listen carefully and choose language thoughtfully can create better conditions for difficult conversations.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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