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reason why

NOUN
incentive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encouragement enticement impetus motivation reason stimulus
STRONG
allurement bait carrot catalyst come on consideration determinant drive excuse exhortation goad ground impulse incitement influence insistence inspiration instigation motive persuasion provocation purpose rationale spring spur stimulant stimulation temptation urge whip
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discouragement hindrance
STRONG
deterrent dislike prevention
WEAK
block turnoff
NOUN
raison d'être
Synonyms
WEAK
basis justification for existing rationale reason for existing

Example Sentences

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Manchester City defender Kerstin Casparij said the absence from European competition is "not the reason why" they have been successful, but it has "definitely helped them" to focus on the WSL.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

This is the “big reason why valuations corrected so sharply over the past six months.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

There is no easy answer for the industry, one reason why stocks of airlines and aerospace companies have struggled.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Again, no regard for the emergencies people are actually experiencing that is the reason why they have temporary protected status.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“Now that I have your interest,” the letter stated, “I want to tell you the real reason why I wrote to you.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady