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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
a candidate with a reasoned stance on this important issue
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as in inferable
being or provable by reasoning in which the conclusion follows necessarily from given information
given the information you have, that is the only reasoned solution to the problem
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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
refusing to be swayed by the passions of the moment, the president consulted with his advisers before making a reasoned response to this unprovoked act of aggression
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as in understood
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
she reasoned that since all of the cakes were on sale for the same price, she might as well pick the biggest one
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as in argued
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
he tried to reason that no one in their right mind would buy his brother's old video games, but they were put on the online auction anyway
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Recent Examples of reasoned
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
The differences between any given Grokipedia and Wikipedia entry are in some sense hard to debate because there is no shared ground upon which to have a reasoned disagreement; to gravitate toward Grokipedia is to leave the world of evidence for that of belief.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.
—Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In a republican federation, the Founders reasoned, only the people’s representatives should be able to commit the country to war.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The company reasoned that in modern military AI architectures, the distinction between the cloud and the edge is no longer all that defined.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
If average American workers can write their own software, stock traders reasoned, then what will become of software companies?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Altman reasoned that these economic changes would be the result of AI allowing individuals to be vastly more productive.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
In her ruling, Talwani said the decision to end the program was not well reasoned to consider concerns of the people affected.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
Beauty, Paltrow reasoned, is one of the most emotionally connective categories with both new and existing customers.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
The differences between any given Grokipedia and Wikipedia entry are in some sense hard to debate because there is no shared ground upon which to have a reasoned disagreement; to gravitate toward Grokipedia is to leave the world of evidence for that of belief.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.
—Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Judge Gutierrez reasoned that jurors’ confusion about the evidence was apparent in their assessment of damages.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
In a republican federation, the Founders reasoned, only the people’s representatives should be able to commit the country to war.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The company reasoned that in modern military AI architectures, the distinction between the cloud and the edge is no longer all that defined.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026
If average American workers can write their own software, stock traders reasoned, then what will become of software companies?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Aside from contributing more tax money and stimulating the economy, O’Leary also reasoned that some billionaires are self-made and shouldn’t be punished for succeeding financially in their careers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Altman reasoned that these economic changes would be the result of AI allowing individuals to be vastly more productive.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
In her ruling, Talwani said the decision to end the program was not well reasoned to consider concerns of the people affected.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
Beauty, Paltrow reasoned, is one of the most emotionally connective categories with both new and existing customers.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasoned
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Taking that kind of approach to free agency is prudent, understandable, logical and probably smart more often than not.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Family receives support as sensual Venus sextiles unearthing Pluto in your logical 2nd house, nudging you to refresh your routines and polish your living space.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, the country is understood to have large stockpiles and may be capable of producing hundreds more each week, military experts reportedly told The National newspaper.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The exact mechanism behind these skeletal changes isn’t fully understood.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the prosecutors argued that Lauer’s decision to wait eight years after the initial FBI raid to enter a guilty plea should result in a longer sentence.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The district argued there was another year left before there were five failed ratings in a row, but the judge panel struck down this argument, among others.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And since the liquor has a reasonable 17% ABV, even with a few ounces of sparkling wine, the Spa Spritz is a low-alcohol cocktail that won't drag you down the next morning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Still, Bale has a couple of nice moments as Mandras, a Greek fisherman who loses his fiancée (Penelope Cruz) to a mandolin-playing pacifist (Cage, of course) but, all told, is pretty reasonable about it.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Sep. 2024
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And to little purpose, there being agreement among most faiths on the important morals, generally derivable from the golden rule.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Some Chinese analysts argue that not providing security guarantees to partners represents a calculated approach from Beijing that differentiates it from the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Switching Obstacle Avoidance in complex environments like this is a calculated risk, but simple flight, care and attention to the environment go a long way.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tú Nguyen said roughly two-thirds of her office’s budget is derived from grants.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Reasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasoned. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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