as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
demanded to know the whys and wherefores for the decision
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Noun
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For these reasons, snow mushrooms are a good choice for dry skin but can also be appropriate for all skin types.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the forklift program stands out for many reasons.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From such motives almost every page of history has been stained with civil blood.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Kang, who owns London City Lioness in England and OL Lyonnes in France, is among the owners whose motives have been questioned.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Wherefores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wherefores. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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