1
as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
Other cultural factors made bunkers a logical strategy.
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
The Dolphins have needs at cornerback, offensive tackle and running back, and No. 8 seems like a logical place to land one of those potential upgrades.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.
—Korok Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
The Dolphins have needs at cornerback, offensive tackle and running back, and No. 8 seems like a logical place to land one of those potential upgrades.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.
—Korok Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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In some, the conceit of rational or empirical investigation is coupled with a principle that resists being accounted for in that way: axioms of indifference or exhaustion; rulesof inference;principles of detachment; propertiesof between.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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In a rational market, a CEO who delivers declining sales, shrinking margins, and alienates core customers while pursuing outside interests would see their company's stock value decline until either performance improves or leadership changes.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Eureka Innova Cordless Stick Multi-Surface Vacuum for $207: This is a good stick vacuum at a reasonable price.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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There is no sustainable or reasonable way to make rent costs come down for New Yorkers, particularly at the lower income bands, without simply constructing a lot more housing in general.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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His pledge to shift the agency’s posture toward coherent, forward-looking policy marks a significant departure from the SEC’s previous approach.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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After a certain amount of playtime, what’s on-screen stops looking like a coherent world and starts looking like inputs and outputs, challenges and rewards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are valid criticisms of the work colleges and universities do, Cornwell added, but they are being met with a disproportionate response from the federal government.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hackers roll back a device’s clock to a time when expired security certificates were still valid.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Parker rushes out to tell McGee, who's seeing Gibbs’ old truck in his parking place instead of his own sensible dad car.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Sky would be a sensible target for CHSN to improve its portfolio.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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