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be reasonable

VERB

prove out

Synonyms

WEAK

be acceptable be plausible bear scrutiny carry weight convince endure hold hold up hold water pass muster ring true stand up stick

VERB

wash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stick

STRONG

convince endure

WEAK

be acceptable be plausible bear scrutiny carry weight hold up hold water stand up

Antonyms

WEAK

dirty

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There could even be reasonable suspicion of coercion.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Overall, the 12 rules emphasized safety, urging Marines to be reasonable, to de-escalate tensions and to avoid confrontations with individuals who posed no threat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He added that his force was looking again at what restrictions might be "reasonable" at major protests planned in the coming weeks.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

My partner has said that his children would be reasonable.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

“You can flush the toilet,” he sang, his voice taut-tense, though trying to be reasonable and sunny even if on the verge of hysteria.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

be reasonable

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