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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
his answer is perfectly reasonable
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2
as in reasoned
based on sound reasoning or information
those playing rules sound reasonable to me
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as in cheap
costing little
desperately trying to find reasonable hotel rates for the holiday weekend
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as in rational
having the ability to reason
some people once believed that women were not by nature reasonable beings, but generations of female scholars have proved those people wrong
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Recent Examples of reasonable
The clash between these narrative extremes in a courtroom setting forces a closer inspection of the very nature of legal evidence, and the concept of reasonable doubt.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 June 2025
According to both lawsuits, Belk failed to follow Federal Trade Commission guidelines and did not implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, left data unencrypted and vulnerable, and knew about cybersecurity threats and failed to act responsibly.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
Mills says 5 million is a reasonable estimate; others would say much higher.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 June 2025
According to both lawsuits, Belk failed to follow Federal Trade Commission guidelines and did not implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, left data unencrypted and vulnerable, and knew about cybersecurity threats and failed to act responsibly.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
Mills says 5 million is a reasonable estimate; others would say much higher.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
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Oracle is seen as a logical partner, as the company has an existing agreement to host TikTok’s U.S. user data.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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In an interview with People about the move, Bateman said twice that most people listen to podcasts on phones, and therefore the telecom industry is a logical one for podcasters to enter.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
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This means some fans will be watching Messi for as little as $4, which is a far cry from the cheapest seats being cast at $349 when the draw was made in December.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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In January, the cheapest seat at Hard Rock Stadium cost $230 on Ticketmaster, which is FIFA's official ticket sales platform.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s court challenge failed during his first term because his administration did not provide the U.S. Supreme Court with a rational government basis for terminating the program.—
Darren Soto,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Confined to her bed, Isla is given to violent fits and delusional behavior, slipping in and out of rational consciousness.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
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But part of healing is unlearning the belief that your pain needs to be legible to others to be valid.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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In Europe, automotive industry groups have said that, in the case of magnets and heavy rare earths, long-term export licenses from China were only valid for a maximum of six months.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Officials call it example for other towns CT suburb opens new affordable housing project.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Bryant says that these pieces are affordable, sentimental, and especially charming in kitchens or casual spaces.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Lucy’s colleagues refer to men like him—tall, handsome, in finance, intelligent, urbane—as unicorns.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Celebrate intelligent risk-taking, not just polished outcomes.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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They are supposed to be taught how to think critically for themselves, how to be able to formulate a coherent and persuasive argument, and how to engage in meaningful conversations with individuals of differing viewpoints to sharpen their developing minds.—
Ron Morganstern,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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Concentrate on good subjects and good basic camera performance, and telling a coherent story.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
5 June 2025
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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