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proof n.
rationale n.

NOUN

proof

Synonyms

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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

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chapter and verse lowdown paper trail smoking gun straight stuff whyfor

Antonyms

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hypothesis theory

NOUN

rationale

Synonyms

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excuse explanation hypothesis justification motivation motive philosophy principle rationalization reason theory

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account exposition grounds story

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raison d'être song and dance sour grapes the big idea the whole idea whatfor why and wherefore whyfor

Antonyms

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discouragement proof reality

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The slower pace of income growth could be one of the reasons people are giving the economy low marks—after inflation, they are having a hard time keeping up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

There are reasons why so many people are struggling right now—reasons that cannot fully be avoided or mitigated.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Each had their own reasons for wanting to join.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

There are plenty of reasons so many people could use immediate, tax-free gifts from their boomer and Gen X parents.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 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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