Synonyms

in reason

Idioms

Also, within reason. Inside the bounds of good sense, justification, or practicality. For example, We need to keep our prices in reason, or He promised to do what he can to help us, within reason. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

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in reason

It’s just rooted in reason and the real world.

From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2026

Their purveyors are interested in some other point and therefore have no interest in reason.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

Endorsements are part of a stream of persuasion based on faith in reason.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024

“I believe in reason, in science,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023

If you continue this course you cannot, in reason, but expect the like return.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Eva Scott

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