REASONS Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

reasons 1 of 2

noun

plural of reason

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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reasons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of reason

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

Noun

In a recent segment on the Radio-Canada investigative news program Enquête, former Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx expounded further on the reasons for the rejection. —

Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026 Jones stayed diplomatic in her reasons for entering the 2021 season on a mission. —

Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 Even Vietnamese diners who don’t follow chay restrictions year-round commonly eat plant-based for religious or health reasons several days each month, which keeps demand for meat-free street food consistent and prices low. —

Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 Even Vietnamese who don’t follow chay restrictions full-time often eat plant-based for a few days each month for religious or health reasons. —

Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026 Whatever the reasons, the signs are becoming harder to ignore. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 So there are good reasons to try to affect change at 60 Minutes. —

Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 8 June 2026 This can happen for different reasons. —

Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 This group of hotels, which premieres today across our US and UK markets, is special for many reasons. —

Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Verb

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

Noun

Interviews with voters across Los Angeles suggested other explanations for Pratt’s possible struggles.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Luteal-phase fatigue and food cravings have clear physiological explanations and follicular-phase cognitive advantages have emerging support.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026