REASONED Synonyms: 204 Similar and Opposite Words

reasoned 1 of 2

adjective

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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reasoned

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verb

past tense of reason

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

Adjective

None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026 As more people avoid collective condemnation or assigning of guilt by association, that will help uphold calm and reasoned action. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2025 The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion. — Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025 The differences between any given Grokipedia and Wikipedia entry are in some sense hard to debate because there is no shared ground upon which to have a reasoned disagreement; to gravitate toward Grokipedia is to leave the world of evidence for that of belief. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025 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

At the time, 1587 Sneakers reasoned that the football stars often take part in national advertising campaigns, making New York a fitting place to file. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 At one point, an agent reasoned that helping the wider group could prove useful later, even when that work did not solve its immediate assignment. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Cousins reasoned that whether an MMR counts as an associated entity is not an automatic yes or no. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 If so many people were already riding their bikes as scooters, the designers reasoned, why not give them the benefits of a true scooter experience while still staying within the legal definition of a bicycle? — ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Analysts from the likes of the Metzler Bank in Frankfurt, Bloomberg and JP Morgan reasoned that shareholders could have been disappointed that Puma didn’t adjust its guidance upward, as the company appeared to be on the right track with its reset. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Expanding the draws would give more players more opportunities to win career-changing prize money, but Kermode reasoned that the extra days would make the 1000 events look less like Grand Slams, not more, according to the people. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Given the cerebellum’s importance to language processing, memory and other cognitive functions, the 2018 study’s authors reasoned that this neuroanatomical difference might have given modern humans the upper hand. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 20 July 2026 Should the luminiferous ether exist, then scientists reasoned that as the Earth orbits the sun at around 66,000 miles per hour (106,216 kilometers per hour), our planet should be moving through the ether, which had been deemed to be stationary. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reasoned

Adjective

The common thought is that Boris is actually Doctor Strange, the magic-wielder being a logical choice for an appearance alongside Doom (or at least some evil variant of him).

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
What to See and Do In Duluth The North Shore begins where I-35 ends in Duluth—a city that is a great weekend getaway by itself and a logical spot to spend at least one night before your North Shore Scenic Drive trip.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

That would be demonstrated if general relativity is derivable from quantum gravity.

— Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
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

Definition of derivable

Adjective

Others have a tight, considered design, especially the islands meant to highlight a specific weapon or gadget.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Six others are still at large and considered fugitives, including a Caracas TV network mogul who was close to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, who is being held in a New York jail on federal drug charges.

— Jay Weaver July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of considered

Verb

These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
No one in the nuclear industry really understood the massive technological advancements made in oil drilling within the last 10 to 20 years, Baltzer told Fortune.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

But Craig's supporters have argued that the four-term congresswoman is the more electable candidate, especially as Flanagan has been tied to the Minnesota governor's handling of the multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in the state.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
That connection is ultimately what put Tupac’s life in jeopardy, Davis argued in the book Compton Street Legend, which has become a key piece of evidence in the case against him.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of argued

Adjective

Therefore, Tunick remains presumed innocent unless prosecutors prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Since the State could not disprove the justification defense beyond a reasonable doubt, the evidence resulted in the decision that no criminal charges would be filed against the fast-food employees.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

To sleuth out who the culprits are, Murashige lends on the extra-sharp deductive skills of Kanbei, who implored for death rather than imprisonment.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
These agents use context, priorities, and goals to provide timely insights that enhance human strategic and deductive reasoning.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026

Definition of deductive

Adjective

Eggers noted the system isn’t perfect, but said the point is to take calculated risks—which is why the checks are relatively small.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Gayil Talshir, political science lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said Smotrich’s position represents a calculated decision to avoid a firm stance against the exemption that would have forced him to quit the coalition.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

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