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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
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
Also in 2024, NLRB regional director Laura Sacks reasoned that Dartmouth men’s basketball players were employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act and could unionize.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 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
The judge reasoned the technological advances unleashed by AI already have been forcing significant changes in online search.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Bush’s thinking was even less reasoned.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
The best clues, Clay reasoned, were things like context and sentence structure.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
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
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
Also in 2024, NLRB regional director Laura Sacks reasoned that Dartmouth men’s basketball players were employees within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act and could unionize.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 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
The judge reasoned the technological advances unleashed by AI already have been forcing significant changes in online search.
—Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Bush’s thinking was even less reasoned.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
The best clues, Clay reasoned, were things like context and sentence structure.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasoned
Adjective
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Whether your companion’s vibe is emotional or logical, try to harmonize with it.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director and lead negotiator, would be the most logical successor.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a world often focused on visibility and performance, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Vintage presents a considered vision of modern perfumery, one that values intimacy, familiarity, and the profound human experience of scent.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Smith grew up on a 200-acre dude ranch in Colorado and fully understood the tone of the novel’s setting.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s understood that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales backed the statement – the most senior royals united in the strategy.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The war enters its fifth year this month, and Kyiv is in a stronger position than at the start of 2025, a Carnegie Endowment expert argued in Foreign Affairs.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Grand jury proceedings require only probable cause, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and are conducted without defense counsel present.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Analysts view the bank's valuation as more reasonable following the pullback.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 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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Was her decision to push forward with a severe knee injury a calculated risk or stubborn foolishness?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The decision to have Bad Bunny perform at this year’s halftime show was a calculated move by the NFL and Roc Nation—Jay-Z’s entertainment company that has overseen the halftime show since 2019—to capitalize on the artist’s international appeal.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Madecassoside, a key compound derived from cica, helps reduce irritation as breakouts heal.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Reasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasoned. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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