rationalizations

noun

Definition of rationalizationsnext
plural of rationalization
as in pretexts

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  1. rationales
  2. explanations
  3. arguments
Noun
  • This episode of What’s Ahead demolishes the rationales of these anti-car fanatics.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The rationales have changed, but the policies remain the same.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of rationales
Noun
  • While most organizations acknowledge multiple contributing factors, their focus on biological explanations and medical treatments—like drugs and surgery—has overshadowed the true driver of the epidemic.
    Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • As ever, personal explanations competed with political ones.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • During arguments on Tuesday, the justices considered a case involving an 88-mile rail line in Utah designed to transport crude oil to Gulf Coast refineries.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During oral arguments in late September, appellate judges questioned whether James had gone too far, Politico reported.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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