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as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing asked the whys behind the surprising decision
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as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain how one decides that a certain person is "the one" is one of the great whys of life
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Noun
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In addition to the restricted access to the villages, Adraee warned against moving south of another 21 villages in the area for safety reasons.—
Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the reasons for the decline are still debated.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The research also shows how quantum technologies are providing new tools to study the fundamental mysteries of physics.— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.— Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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So far, police have not revealed the suspect's identity or motives.— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
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Police said the investigation is ongoing and did not provide any information about suspects or potential motives.— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Whys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/whys. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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