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rationalizing

NOUN

reasoning

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acumen analysis argument hypothesis inference interpretation premise proposition rationale thinking

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case cogitation concluding corollary deduction dialectics exposition generalization illation induction logistics proof ratiocination reason syllogism thought

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apriority syllogization train of thought

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reality truth

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irrationality nonsense

NOUN

rumination

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meditation reflection

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anticipation attention cerebration cogitation cognition consideration contemplation deduction deliberation deriving excogitation heed hope ideation inducing introspection intuition judging knowing logic musing rationalization reasoning regard scrutiny seeing speculation study theorization thinking understanding

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apprehending brainwork concluding considering deducing discerning inferring perceiving realizing

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disbelief disdain disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence thoughtlessness

NOUN

thought

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attention hope logic reflection speculation thinking understanding

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anticipation apprehending cerebration cogitation cognition concluding consideration considering contemplation deducing deduction deliberation deriving discerning heed ideation inducing inferring introspection intuition judging knowing meditation musing perceiving rationalization realizing reasoning regard rumination scrutiny seeing study theorization

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brainwork

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disbelief

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disdain disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence thoughtlessness

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concrete thing vacancy vacuity

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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

There is no rationalizing or interpreting to be done.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

In rationalizing the closing of his shop, Tolliver reminded me he’d scaled back to working part time and was only cutting the hair of a core group of customers and friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2024

If Musk put a bit more effort into rationalizing his prejudices, he might have gotten off easier.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2023

Refusing to see what he is passing judgment on, his method of inquiry is rationalizing.

From The Church, the Schools and Evolution by Conant, J. E. (Judson Eber)

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