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as in explanations
a statement given to explain a belief or act
she gave a good reason for her seemingly suspicious behavior
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as in motives
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
a firm belief that we are here on earth to help others is the reason for her tireless volunteer work
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as in excuses
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
what reason do you have for being in such a bad mood?
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as in causes
someone or something responsible for a result
what's the meteorological reason for tornadoes?
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as in derives
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 argues
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 reasons
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Another possibility is that AMD made the move for performance reasons.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The prices are lower than in the past, 800 pounds to 4,500 pounds for a red carpet look, for two reasons.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
At the same time, however, there are reasons to stay positive.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
That's one of the reasons why oil is so low right now.
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Jack Fink,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
There are a lot of reasons why The Osthoff Resort & Spa is an ideal spot for a waterfront family vacation.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
For related reasons, neutrinos appear only in a left-handed form in the Standard Model.
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Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
After that, the insurer can cancel only for certain reasons.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
The system reasons underneath, processing infinitely complex 3D scenarios, handling trade clashes, regulations and tradeoffs - learning from user feedback over time to eliminate the need for users to supervise its intelligence.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Whatever the reasons, the result is somewhat ironic.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Another possibility is that AMD made the move for performance reasons.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The prices are lower than in the past, 800 pounds to 4,500 pounds for a red carpet look, for two reasons.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
At the same time, however, there are reasons to stay positive.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
That's one of the reasons why oil is so low right now.
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Jack Fink,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
There are a lot of reasons why The Osthoff Resort & Spa is an ideal spot for a waterfront family vacation.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
For related reasons, neutrinos appear only in a left-handed form in the Standard Model.
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Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
After that, the insurer can cancel only for certain reasons.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Verb
How the Fed reasons its way to agreements is as important as the agreements.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
The system reasons underneath, processing infinitely complex 3D scenarios, handling trade clashes, regulations and tradeoffs - learning from user feedback over time to eliminate the need for users to supervise its intelligence.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasons
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Without literal explanations, readers must pay close attention to Smith’s artwork in each panel to follow Weapon X’s story.
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The repo man’s job is not to accept the handoff of a phone, or to engage explanations.
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No motives were released, and the NYPD said the investigation remains ongoing.
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Covina City treasurer Neil Polzin said there is little financial benefit to the city if the battery facility is approved and openly questioned the motives of city leaders who may support it.
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Then turn in the most benign of public records requests — access to a calendar, for example — and prepare for weeks of delays and excuses.
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Blaming Others Everyone makes excuses sometimes, says Shaw.
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Possible causes of senior suicide include social isolation, loss of personal freedom due to illness and fear of being a burden, according to the National Council On Aging.
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Those causes carried timeless moral weight that outlasted Gandhi’s assassination and Mandela’s nearly three decades of imprisonment.
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Tippecanoe River Winamac, Indiana Affectionately called Tippy by locals, the Tippecanoe River in northern Indiana derives its name from the Miami Indian word for buffalo fish.
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Soccer derives its beauty from its simplicity.
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Trump argues the ballroom is necessary for security reasons, and amplified that assertion after the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in April.
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The article argues that while compromise may offer short-term gains, steadfast adherence to one's beliefs builds lasting trust and reputational capital.
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Attorneys posed dueling accounts of Payton and Martin’s roles in the deadly 2022 K Street shootings as closing arguments resumed Wednesday in the pair’s murder trial in Sacramento Superior Court.
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Even during the high court arguments in April, advocates for children worried that these impacts were being overlooked.
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Its role is to expose wrongdoing, illuminate facts, and draw the world’s attention to crimes committed in the name of false causes and manufactured justifications.
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Lawsuits and hearings The independent journalist Katie Phang is currently suing the Department of Justice to force it to provide justifications for many of the redactions and release additional documents.
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“Reasons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasons. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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