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proof n.
rationale n.

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

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chapter and verse lowdown paper trail smoking gun straight stuff whyfor

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hypothesis theory

NOUN

rationale

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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

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discouragement proof reality

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While the dwelling’s connection to Keaton is enough to make any property noteworthy, this home has a long list of reasons to be considered remarkable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

They caused us a lot of problems and we have to find the reasons why.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

“The Batman Part II” has temporarily paused production as filmmaker Matt Reeves steps away for personal reasons, according to multiple reports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The authors find interest rates still go up—but partly for good reasons, i.e., better growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The boy hated Toby from the start, for reasons not unlike those that caused you to hate me when we first met in the alteration room.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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