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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
a coherent blueprint to hooking up a home theater system with a minimum of fuss
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as in understandable
capable of being understood
the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a business venture that is coherent with the company's long-range goals
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Recent Examples of coherent
Meanwhile, Trump claimed the network manipulated the interview footage to make his presidential opponent seem more coherent.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 2 July 2025
Additionally, the Saudi Gazette reported that the minister emphasized Riyadh is following a consistent and coherent approach that balances vision and transition implementation.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
With more than 1 billion people now living with obesity, effective therapies available but out of reach for many, and no coherent or ethical way to prioritize care and limited resources, an objective clinical diagnosis of obesity was more urgent than ever.
—Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
Despite the severity of the bite, later measured at around 10 inches long, Bender was able to stay conscious and coherent.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 2 July 2025
Additionally, the Saudi Gazette reported that the minister emphasized Riyadh is following a consistent and coherent approach that balances vision and transition implementation.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
With more than 1 billion people now living with obesity, effective therapies available but out of reach for many, and no coherent or ethical way to prioritize care and limited resources, an objective clinical diagnosis of obesity was more urgent than ever.
—Francesco Rubino, Time, 9 July 2025
Despite the severity of the bite, later measured at around 10 inches long, Bender was able to stay conscious and coherent.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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Big consulting players like Bain & Company use online assessments to evaluate a candidate’s situational awareness, numerical and verbal aptitude, and logical reasoning before a technical interview is even scheduled.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Sourcing high-quality, consistent terpenes can also be a challenge.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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The two-time Pro Bowler has played in every game over the last four seasons, proving to be durable and consistent for Washington.—
Victor Williams,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The regime’s more rational elements may eventually prevail and reduce tensions.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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But like everything else emerging from white supremacy, there is nothing rational about the ideas behind the whitelash.—
Sandy Hudson,
refinery29.com,
9 July 2025
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Fans will be directed to park in Lot H at Missouri Western University, and additional accessible parking may be available in front of Baker Family Fitness Center for guests requiring a level entrance.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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As for the rooms, there are four accessible cabins and suites that vary in size.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Depending on the drone and compatibility, the drone needs to be paired with either the DJI Goggles 3 or the DJI Goggles N3 for the DJI RC Motion 3 to be compatible.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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Not everyone who wants to donate is able to give, but the test found that Hickey and Gamble were fully compatible.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Sparse autoencoders, for instance, can help simplify neural network activations into comprehensible parts.—
Rishabh Sambare,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Unclear plan and purpose These moves have left many Americans feeling as though the White House has no comprehensible strategy.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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This may be valid in stable environments, but when the ground shifts — through technological disruption, changing consumer behavior or global shocks — those once-reliable patterns can quickly become traps.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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On Sunday at 1:46 a.m. a lake wind advisory was issued by the NWS Reno NV valid for Monday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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