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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That match never happened for financial reasons and so the wait for that inaugural game goes on.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

I would, however, focus less on the title and more on the actual work, and the reasons you feel stressed out.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Auto insurance rates are increasing throughout California for a number of reasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

This past week the company took center stage—but for problematic reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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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