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reason why

NOUN

incentive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouragement enticement impetus motivation reason stimulus

STRONG

allurement bait carrot catalyst come on consideration determinant drive excuse exhortation goad ground impulse incitement influence insistence inspiration instigation motive persuasion provocation purpose rationale spring spur stimulant stimulation temptation urge whip

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement hindrance

STRONG

deterrent dislike prevention

WEAK

block turnoff

NOUN

raison d'être

Synonyms

WEAK

basis justification for existing rationale reason for existing

Example Sentences

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"I'd like to know the reason why they thought our country is a dumping site," said Priscilla Waimani, 47, wrapped in a Kenyan flag.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"Listen, I wish there was a different reason why we're being put on the map," she quipped.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Artists like Zinadelphia are the reason why Philly has been called the indie capital of the world.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“For me, there was a reason why Pam got those 17 minutes and not Jamar, and why Jamar got those minutes and not Dimitri, and why Dimitri opened the piece,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

If they had, I couldn’t think of one reason why they wouldn’t do it to me.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

reason why

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