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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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The council said it was "disappointed" with the court's decision but still backed the reasons for Article 4.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While Intel may gain traction by winning some small orders from Apple, the analysts say that is more likely due to geopolitical reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

With all the hype going into the offering, it’s highly possible that SpaceX is traded by the same people who trade Tesla, and for the same reasons that they trade Tesla.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

However security is handled, there will be no ICE officers surveying the crowd with facial-recognition software and abducting people for unstated reasons.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“For the same reasons we would get rid of a Nazi symbol—it’s revolting and offensive.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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