Reasons
Ulterior motives and reasons are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ulterior motives" instead a noun "Reasons".
Ulterior motives
Reasons and ulterior motives are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reasons" instead a noun phrase "Ulterior motives".
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Of course, while the sentiment is true (no-one wants a glitchy game, she can't escape and would die, etc.), King Candy has ulterior motives and reasons for stopping her since it would unravel his long con, and he is the reason she is a glitch, instead of himself.
Source: Disney / Wreck-It Ralph - Blood Knight: Khorne; and apparently his reasons for starting this tournament, though Tyrannolodon has dropped hints that Khorne has ulterior motives.
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She pretends to want to befriend Noe, but her reasons for doing so have ulterior motives behind them.
Source: Anime / True Tears
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