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be reasonable

VERB

prove out

Synonyms

WEAK

be acceptable be plausible bear scrutiny carry weight convince endure hold hold up hold water pass muster ring true stand up stick

VERB

wash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stick

STRONG

convince endure

WEAK

be acceptable be plausible bear scrutiny carry weight hold up hold water stand up

Antonyms

WEAK

dirty

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There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Overall, the 12 rules emphasized safety, urging Marines to be reasonable, to de-escalate tensions and to avoid confrontations with individuals who posed no threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

There is no official cap on charges, but they are supposed to be "reasonable".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Baird’s Colin Sebastian seemed to think a potential transaction would be reasonable.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

And would he just stand here like a jittery ninny or would he pull himself together and be reasonable?

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

be reasonable

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