Synonyms for why
ʰwaɪ, waɪwhy

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1. whynoun

   Synonyms:
   wherefore, how come

2. whyinterjection

   Exclamation of mild surprise.

   Why, I think it would work fine!

   Synonyms:
   wherefore, how come

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1. why, whereforenoun

   the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

   Synonyms:
   wherefore

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1. • Reason

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1. whyadjective

   Synonyms:
   wherefore, for what cause or reason, on what account

2. whyadjective

   Synonyms:
   for what purpose

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1. List of paraphrases for "why":

   -why, pourquoi, how, therefore, reasons, reason

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1. Henry David Thoreau:

   Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed, and in such desperate enterprises If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.

2. Rich McKay:

   The progression of offense and how efficient offenses are, specifically in the postseason where in 12 overtime games, the coin-toss winning teams won 10 times and seven of those on the first drive, offenses progress a lot, so that’s why there’s a discussion of a rules modification.

3. Robert Cohen:

   That’s why it is important to have those medications prescribed by a health care provider who will be following along closely enough to detect that and determine when changes are needed.

4. Chris Soules:

   At this point, why not?

5. Curtis Scaparrotti:

   I personally think communication is a very important part of deterrence, so, I think we should have more communication with Russia. It would ensure that we understand each other and why we are doing what were doing.