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rationalizing

NOUN
reasoning
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acumen analysis argument hypothesis inference interpretation premise proposition rationale thinking
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case cogitation concluding corollary deduction dialectics exposition generalization illation induction logistics proof ratiocination reason syllogism thought
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apriority syllogization train of thought
Antonyms
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reality truth
WEAK
irrationality nonsense
NOUN
rumination
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meditation reflection
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anticipation attention cerebration cogitation cognition consideration contemplation deduction deliberation deriving excogitation heed hope ideation inducing introspection intuition judging knowing logic musing rationalization reasoning regard scrutiny seeing speculation study theorization thinking understanding
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apprehending brainwork concluding considering deducing discerning inferring perceiving realizing
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelief disdain disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence thoughtlessness
NOUN
thought
Synonyms
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attention hope logic reflection speculation thinking understanding
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anticipation apprehending cerebration cogitation cognition concluding consideration considering contemplation deducing deduction deliberation deriving discerning heed ideation inducing inferring introspection intuition judging knowing meditation musing perceiving rationalization realizing reasoning regard rumination scrutiny seeing study theorization
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brainwork
Antonyms
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disbelief
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disdain disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence thoughtlessness
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concrete thing vacancy vacuity

Example Sentences

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The agency describes the move as "a step forward in rationalizing its use and promoting its safe and responsible use."

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

There is no rationalizing or interpreting to be done.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Far too many people, who also depended on the accused for their livelihoods, ignored complaints and obvious signs of distress or simply looked the other way, rationalizing the incidents as the cost of doing business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

If Musk put a bit more effort into rationalizing his prejudices, he might have gotten off easier.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2023

This rationalizing method of interpretation is known as Euhemerism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various