defy logic

phrase

: to lack sense or logic
Her decision defies logic.

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The 39-year-old continues to defy logic with his otherworldly performances, sauntering around in opposition territory before bursting into life and inflicting maximum damage. Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The resurrection does defy logic, science and reality – yet that is the definition and purpose of faith. Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Just why that’s the case— when the two men have such different political backgrounds and perspectives — continues to defy logic. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 The characters do antic, no-stakes things that require little explanation and often defy logic. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for defy logic

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“Defy logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defy%20logic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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