- present participle of rationalize.
rationalizing
Example Sentences
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“We’ve probably done more rationalizing the supply chain, for example shutting down plants rather than investing in creating a new manufacturing footprint,” McNamara said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
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
I'm a lot better now at rationalizing facts and reminding myself of what those things are, and that helps me not get ahead of myself and have a super emotional reaction to a thing.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2025
As of now, the locals’ best way of rationalizing the “it can’t happen here” fallacy lies in redefining “here”: Santa Monica simply isn’t “here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
To some rationalizing readers such advocacy will seem a sad misuse of one's professional position.
From The Will to Believe : and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy by James, William
