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reasons

NOUN

proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument clue confirmation criterion data demonstration information picture reason testament testimony validation verification

STRONG

affidavit attestation averment case certification clincher corroboration credentials cue deposition documents establishment exhibit facts goods grabber grounds nitty-gritty record scoop score skinny substantiation trace warrant wherefore why witness

WEAK

chapter and verse lowdown paper trail smoking gun straight stuff whyfor

Antonyms

WEAK

hypothesis theory

NOUN

rationale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excuse explanation hypothesis justification motivation motive philosophy principle rationalization reason theory

STRONG

account exposition grounds story

WEAK

raison d'être song and dance sour grapes the big idea the whole idea whatfor why and wherefore whyfor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement proof reality

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"Don't ask me the reasons I'm leaving," said Guardiola.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Series creator and executive producer Craig Gerber says the show’s tone is one of the reasons for its enduring popularity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This means there are two separate reasons race and politics cannot be disentangled, only one of which depends on history.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

There are lots of reasons for learning a language, and lots of benefits.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Now, there may have been reasons why Buddy acted up.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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