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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
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
More choice for consumers is good, the court reasoned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
If making movies couldn’t happen for him, Newell eventually reasoned his next best thing might be to stage movies live.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
For decades, astronomers have reasoned that a low abundance of H₂ early on resulted in hotter clouds whose internal pressure would be too hot to easily collapse into stars.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Although the political protests in Los Angeles included some violence, the judge reasoned that the violence did not rise to a rebellion and did not prevent a traditional police response.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The reaction was limited as investors reasoned that the recent ADP data was weak enough for the Federal Reserve to justify a September rate cut, but not soft enough to herald a recession.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
More choice for consumers is good, the court reasoned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
If making movies couldn’t happen for him, Newell eventually reasoned his next best thing might be to stage movies live.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
For decades, astronomers have reasoned that a low abundance of H₂ early on resulted in hotter clouds whose internal pressure would be too hot to easily collapse into stars.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Although the political protests in Los Angeles included some violence, the judge reasoned that the violence did not rise to a rebellion and did not prevent a traditional police response.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The reaction was limited as investors reasoned that the recent ADP data was weak enough for the Federal Reserve to justify a September rate cut, but not soft enough to herald a recession.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasoned
Adjective
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Fantasyland would be the most logical place for Harry to get a job as a ride operator.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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First, starting off with the shooting guard spot, Collin Sexton seems like the most logical candidate to slide into that role at the season’s outset.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The frightening reality is that the true cause of GBS is not fully understood.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The framework is understood to mean that a new company will be created, one where ByteDance will retain a stake of under twenty per cent.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The defense attorney also argued that there could be a ruling on the new evidence in Kay’s habeas corpus petition in federal court this fall.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the search case, Google argued that AI was reshaping how people find information online, and therefore, structural remedies were unnecessary.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many teams accept strikeouts as a reasonable price to pay to get more home runs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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These savings can be bundled and used strategically to make expensive car seats much more reasonable purchases.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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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While the executive team was already reworking operations and technology priorities, many of the decisions required long-term investments and a willingness to take calculated risks that only the board could approve.—
Elena Rodighiero,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, deliberative choices are seen as more calculated or logical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the case of Barbadian sugar estates in the seventeenth century, Russell Menard has derived average rates of return of 7 to 8 percent annually.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Not only is the material snuggly soft, but it’s made with special yarn derived from recycled plastic from landfills and oceans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Reasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasoned. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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