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as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
a candidate with a reasoned stance on this important issue
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as in inferable
being or provable by reasoning in which the conclusion follows necessarily from given information
given the information you have, that is the only reasoned solution to the problem
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as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
refusing to be swayed by the passions of the moment, the president consulted with his advisers before making a reasoned response to this unprovoked act of aggression
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as in understood
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
she reasoned that since all of the cakes were on sale for the same price, she might as well pick the biggest one
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as in argued
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
he tried to reason that no one in their right mind would buy his brother's old video games, but they were put on the online auction anyway
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Recent Examples of reasoned
Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Gooding reasoned that the law provides an answer to this twist.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Lively reasoned that for murder to fit, the teenager would have had to be intentionally driving into oncoming traffic.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
If making movies couldn’t happen for him, Newell eventually reasoned his next best thing might be to stage movies live.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
For decades, astronomers have reasoned that a low abundance of H₂ early on resulted in hotter clouds whose internal pressure would be too hot to easily collapse into stars.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.
—Lee Bebout, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
If Newman couldn’t have killed Scott, the police reasoned, perhaps his brother had.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Gooding reasoned that the law provides an answer to this twist.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Lively reasoned that for murder to fit, the teenager would have had to be intentionally driving into oncoming traffic.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Later, coach Andy Reid reasoned that the gesture was a sign of love and support for Rice rather than protest of the league’s punishment.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Yet, that same influence turned hostility between opposing camps into the norm, with threats and violence increasingly more common than reasoned, peaceful discussion.
—Eli Thompson, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
If making movies couldn’t happen for him, Newell eventually reasoned his next best thing might be to stage movies live.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
For decades, astronomers have reasoned that a low abundance of H₂ early on resulted in hotter clouds whose internal pressure would be too hot to easily collapse into stars.
—Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasoned
Adjective
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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In moments of crisis, children (and adults) need to feel seen, heard and understood.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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If the current fiscal package is estimated to not only cover its costs but grow the economy too, the path is justified, argued Zandi.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The only Republican senator to join this brief was Murkowski of Alaska, who has argued for limiting the president’s power to impose tariffs without congressional approval.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The state alleged that Amazon doesn’t go far enough to find reasonable accommodations for employees upon request and fails to consider whether a different accommodation or work location would be a match for an employee who is pregnant or has a disability.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies may use a drone to gather evidence or other information in a criminal investigation from or at a place or location where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy if a search warrant is obtained.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Sep. 2024
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And to little purpose, there being agreement among most faiths on the important morals, generally derivable from the golden rule.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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In 1913, a tiny American state made a calculated bet that would reshape the global economy.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The calculated time to first dose of pain medication for individuals assigned ESI 2 was 65 minutes and the median time for those assigned ESI 3 was 178 minutes, with four of these patients leaving the ED without receiving pain medication after a wait of 349 minutes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Much of Hierapolis’ status was derived from the geothermal forces lurking beneath its surface.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both are derived from your own blood cells, and they can be used to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic concerns, boosting elasticity and collagen, and promoting anti-ageing effects.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Reasoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reasoned. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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