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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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
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How much hope is left in the search for answers to the many remaining mysteries of the universe?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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As researchers continue to unravel the mysteries of why and how these gentle giants make such challenging journeys, their migrations remind us of how interconnected the ecosystems that surround us are.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Every study is limited by its design, and a largescale quantitative analysis cannot reveal the motives of individual referees.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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His testimony comes as John Carroll, Banfield's attorney, spent much of the trial scrutinizing Magalhães' motives in the case.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Whys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whys. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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