reasons

NOUN

proof

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument clue confirmation criterion data demonstration information picture reason testament testimony validation verification

STRONG

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

WEAK

hypothesis theory

NOUN

rationale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

discouragement proof reality

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He didn't explain his reasons in court saying a summary of his judgement is being published.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

There are both symbolic and practical reasons for an explicit commitment to equal gender rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

And for understandable reasons, it’s never been a favorite of outdoor festivals either.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

They see the chip run continuing for a couple of reasons: that the go-big-or-go-home hyperscalers can’t stop spending in 2027, partly due to rising memory-chip costs, and that data-center building plans have ramped up.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

This, naturally, infuriated Joe Cassano, who accused Park of being lazy, of dreaming up reasons not to do the deals that would require complicated paperwork.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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