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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
his answer is perfectly reasonable
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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
Under the bill, hospitals would have to report allegations to the state health department if their internal review finds that reasonable cause exists to support the allegations or if further investigation is needed.
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Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
High school sports will always evolve, and tighter enrollment divisions are a reasonable response to the growing talent gap between programs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
In today’s nothing-is-cheap universe, that seems like a reasonable number.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
This 98-inch TV is no joke, especially since that size puts it more in home theater territory and out of reasonable range for a small living room.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
High school sports will always evolve, and tighter enrollment divisions are a reasonable response to the growing talent gap between programs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
In today’s nothing-is-cheap universe, that seems like a reasonable number.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
This 98-inch TV is no joke, especially since that size puts it more in home theater territory and out of reasonable range for a small living room.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasonable
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The company said the technology supports its roadmap toward quantum systems capable of operating with hundreds of high-precision logical qubits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Past and present are utilized in such a fascinating way as the filmmaker takes his premise to a logical, honest and heartfelt conclusion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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This momentum reflects rapid advances in both AI and hardware over the past two years, driven by better models and cheaper components.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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More people appear to be walking away from Affordable Care Act coverage or switching to cheaper plans for 2026 compared to this time last year, according to early enrollment data from several states.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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As crises in the global oil and gas markets shook the United States in the 1970s, an energy source that didn’t rely on foreign governments or fluctuating markets seemed perfectly rational.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Edoardo is more extroverted and very rational, Angelo is more execution-driven.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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But the Civilian Oversight Commission says those arguments, which were first made by the office of county counsel, are not valid in light of recent developments.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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On the other hand, tourism can raise valid concerns among local communities regarding overtourism, rising housing costs and strain on infrastructure.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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More than 30,000 of the hair tools have been bought in the past month, which has earned it best-seller status at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Many companies sell gold coins, including APMEX and JM Bullion, which offer a wide variety of precious metals and affordable — and sometimes free — shipping.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Atlanta Housing broke ground on the Historic Civic Center Redevelopment first phase of construction, launching 148 affordable senior housing units.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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PCMag expert Brian Westover praised the Surface Pro 2024 in his review, highlighting its seamless integration of AI tools through Windows 11 Copilot and calling it a standout for its intelligent features and robust hardware.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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The future demands a neutral, interoperable and intelligent global trade infrastructure that reduces friction, expands inclusion and restores trust across borders.—
Meelan Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Reasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasonable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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