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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

WEAK

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

STRONG

account exposition grounds story

WEAK

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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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

Sharon Lane, now living in Orange County, told NBC LA that she had been aboard the cruise for months but left in August for health reasons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The reasons sub-Saharan Africa suffers such disproportionate harm are structural rather than accidental.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

But there have been other factors to trouble England at this World Cup, hosted by Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea at short notice after France pulled out for financial reasons.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Well, I liked that plan for two reasons.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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