Synonyms of reasons

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noun

plural of reason

1

as in explanations

a statement given to explain a belief or act

she gave a good reason for her seemingly suspicious behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanations
• arguments
• justifications
• apologies
• rationales
• excuses
• accountings
• cases
• accounts
• appeals
• defenses
• alibis
• pleas
• vindications
• pretexts
• rationalizations
• pretenses
• apologiae
• guises

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• motives
• causes
• grounds
• subjects
• considerations
• authorities
• whys
• incentives
• accounts
• impetuses
• wherefores
• occasions
• inspirations
• stimuli
• antecedents
• instigations

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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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excuses
• justifications
• apologies
• pleas
• defenses
• alibis
• rationales
• pretexts
• rationalizations
• outs
• colors
• pretenses
• vindications
• confessions
• cop-outs
• acknowledgments
• guises
• atonements
• extenuations
• whitewashes
• palliations

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as in causes

someone or something responsible for a result

what's the meteorological reason for tornadoes?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• causes
• determinants
• antecedents
• sources
• factors
• occasions
• causations
• considerations
• causalities
• incentives
• stimuli
• impetuses
• origins
• mothers
• inspirations
• be-all and end-alls
• springs
• instigations
• roots
• alpha and omegas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• issues
• results
• consequences
• effects
• products
• outcomes
• developments
• fruits
• sequences
• ramifications
• corollaries
• fates
• aftereffects
• sequels
• outgrowths
• resultants
• repercussions
• conclusions
• upshots
• aftermaths
• side effects
• ends
• denouements
• by-products

reasons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of reason

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• derives
• understands
• decides
• concludes
• thinks
• judges
• guesses
• infers
• speculates
• assumes
• deduces
• extrapolates
• draws a conclusion
• makes out
• supposes
• surmises
• reads
• ascertains
• conjectures
• gathers
• contemplates
• rationalizes
• interprets
• construes
• finds out
• philosophizes
• dopes (out)

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• argues
• contends
• pleads
• explains
• claims
• justifies
• mentions
• insists
• asserts
• convinces
• suggests
• maintains
• cites
• persuades
• considers
• urges
• affirms
• proposes
• advocates
• discusses
• offers
• advances
• recommends
• advises
• adduces
• debates
• gives
• defends
• counsels
• avers
• enforces
• refutes
• counters
• submits
• avows
• supports
• rationalizes
• champions
• avouches
• espouses
• confutes
• disproves
• rebuts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reasons

Noun

From environmental factors to watering and fertilizing regimens, here are some of the most common reasons why crepe myrtles don’t flower and what to do about it. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Deals like this appear because people buy on impulse, then quickly lose interest for various reasons. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

After a couple decades of offenses running rampant, defenses hold the cards now, for a variety of reasons that say a lot about modern college football. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

There are other equally notable reasons associated with the basis for the ban. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Many of those data center projects may never materialize for various reasons. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Measure your organization’s success by the compelling reasons employees have to stay, not by whether one exceptional leader keeps them engaged. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Yang has found the play surprisingly resonant for personal reasons as well. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

The reasons why the world is turning up its nose at oil are complex. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Verb

How the Fed reasons its way to agreements is as important as the agreements. — 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