as in rational
having the ability to reason
judged by the courts not to be a reasoning being who could be held accountable for his crimes
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as in logic
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
your reasoning here is faulty, for although all wives are spouses, not all spouses are wives
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as in understanding
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
she reasoned that since all of the cakes were on sale for the same price, she might as well pick the biggest one
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as in arguing
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
he tried to reason that no one in their right mind would buy his brother's old video games, but they were put on the online auction anyway
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Recent Examples of reasoning
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Google on Wednesday also debuted two new AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (extended reasoning).
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
The modern Post—the post-Watergate Post—issued Presidential endorsements in every election but the dreary Michael Dukakis–George H. W. Bush matchup, of 1988, when the paper rigorously explained its reasoning for finding neither of the candidates worthy.
—Ruth Marcus, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Whatever the club’s reasoning, there was something familiar and troubling about this disappointing deadline paralysis.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But there must be some truly in-depth reasoning for the explosion, right?
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
Google on Wednesday also debuted two new AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (extended reasoning).
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
The modern Post—the post-Watergate Post—issued Presidential endorsements in every election but the dreary Michael Dukakis–George H. W. Bush matchup, of 1988, when the paper rigorously explained its reasoning for finding neither of the candidates worthy.
—Ruth Marcus, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Whatever the club’s reasoning, there was something familiar and troubling about this disappointing deadline paralysis.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasoning
Adjective
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The logic is that playing into the noise from the biggest, loudest mass of their supporters can help pull a team through as legs begin to tire towards the end of a game.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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If your pricing logic is hardcoded into multiple systems, every charge can become a nightmare.—
Eugenio Orozco,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Adnan often finds himself at the center of the theatrics — from arguing with Brian about ego to suggesting Veah is an untrustworthy partner after Sunny accused her of cheating.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Bowman’s lawyers asked the state Supreme Court to delay his execution to allow a hearing on his last-ditch appeal arguing that his trial lawyer was not prepared and had too much sympathy for the white victim and not his black client.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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People have been dreaming about intelligent humanoid robots since the introduction of the beloved family maid Rosey on The Jetsons in the early 1960s.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Beyond being intelligent, ethical, musically talented, and dedicated; Emily is a true arts-passionate individual.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Fire were without standout striker Mallory Swanson, out for personal reasons.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Students can avoid getting the shot for medical and religious reasons.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.—
Keith BieryGolick,
Cincinnati.com,
28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
22 Aug. 2019
Verb
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This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasoning. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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