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

Example Sentences

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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

Binance said it proactively withdrew its application for a number of reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Of the four, Ledezma and Araujo came closest to making the team, but for different reasons fell short.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

But there are reasons besides the calendar for investors to approach this corner of the market with caution.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“What are some reasons it might not work?”

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly