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reasons

NOUN

proof

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

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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

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hypothesis theory

NOUN

rationale

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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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“There’s many other reasons to decry and be against what Larry Ellison is doing,” Riley continues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Klein & Wilson, a law firm based in Newport Beach, Calif., outlines the reasons you can revoke or annul a contract.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Netflix in a press release cited the popularity of its “kids and families” content as one of the reasons for moving further into consumer products.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Legal experts said the fund could be considered invalid for several reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Hey, Katie, I meant to—” I started, but she cut me off before I could come up with plausible and inoffensive reasons why I’d ignored her all weekend.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

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