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verb

  • To think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.

noun

  • A cause, explanation, or justification for an action, event, or belief.

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But ultimately, the reason why we're not in the World Cup final is not down to the referee.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

A motion to accept Svyrydenko's resignation was passed in Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday, despite some lawmakers questioning whether the reason for the change had been explained.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

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  • the logic behind it
  • the why
  • what's driving it
  • the backstory

Possible Antonyms

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  • an impulse
  • just because
  • a whim
  • for no good reason

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