1
as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
asked the whys behind the surprising decision
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2
as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
how one decides that a certain person is "the one" is one of the great whys of life
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Noun
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There are good reasons for wanting to learn from Switzerland’s experience.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Director Jean-François Poisson’s film centers on the lingering questions and mysteries surrounding the demise of the Expos.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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One reason politicians get such a bad rap is that so many depict themselves as having pure, noble motives on high-profile issues while being unrepentant, undemocratic bullies when there are fewer cameras around.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Some readers may bristle at her honesty, misread her motives, or choose to sit in judgment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Whys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whys. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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