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
The Ohio State plaintiffs counter that that Wexner’s position of authority at the school would reasonably have given him valuable insights into how OSU initially responded to allegations against Strauss.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
That said, finding cold-weather essentials that are high quality and reasonably priced can feel nearly impossible.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
This walk is less than a mile on reasonably flat ground (wear sensible shoes anyway).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Most soil tests used today were developed decades ago and were designed to work reasonably well across many soil types.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Under the settlement agreement, CSU must provide notice to employees as soon as reasonably practicable before complying with any subpoena for employees’ personal information unless notice would be prohibited by law or regulation, according to a statement from the California Faculty Association.
—Edsource, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who skied the previous Promachine 3 might reasonably wonder what needed improving.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Inflation is making groceries more expensive, so trying to eat reasonably on the road and not always eat fast food is tough.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
This pattern signals that insurance costs are exceeding what many households can reasonably pay.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
That said, finding cold-weather essentials that are high quality and reasonably priced can feel nearly impossible.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
This walk is less than a mile on reasonably flat ground (wear sensible shoes anyway).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Most soil tests used today were developed decades ago and were designed to work reasonably well across many soil types.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Under the settlement agreement, CSU must provide notice to employees as soon as reasonably practicable before complying with any subpoena for employees’ personal information unless notice would be prohibited by law or regulation, according to a statement from the California Faculty Association.
—Edsource, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who skied the previous Promachine 3 might reasonably wonder what needed improving.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Inflation is making groceries more expensive, so trying to eat reasonably on the road and not always eat fast food is tough.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
This pattern signals that insurance costs are exceeding what many households can reasonably pay.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonably
Adverb
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Life in America for young Black men is nothing if not uncertain, to put it kindly.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a similar vein, if a friend owes you for tickets, ask kindly for repayment and suggest a system for next time.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The result is a winery where the meal is as thoughtfully constructed as the Cabernet; where the chef and winemaker craft experiences instead of courses and vintages; where innovation feels organic, not performative.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Reasonably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonably. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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