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are reasoning

  • present progressive of reason.

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This all-too-apparent improvement has caused some people to conclude—incorrectly—that these systems are reasoning the way humans do.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

In the hopes of avoiding turkey purchasing becoming similar to this scene, many are reasoning that it might be best to instead pivot to a different main entree option entirely.

From Salon Nov. 19, 2022

“I think most people are reasoning by analogy: If you thought that right-to-carry was harmful, this will be worse,” he said.

From New York Times Oct. 26, 2022

Since such fraud is rare, the courts are reasoning that the cure is tantamount to ordering surgery and quarantine to treat a pimple.

From Washington Times Aug. 9, 2016

One great fallacy into which men are apt to fall when they are reasoning on this subject is: that light, as such, is always good; and darkness, as such, always evil.

From The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) by Ruskin, John