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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
After a few moments, Lugo was coherent and walked off the field on his own power.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
However, the coherent ones are caused by flaws in the hardware and are therefore fixable.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Packing a 20-core Grace CPU, a Blackwell GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores, and up to 128GB of unified coherent memory, the platform delivers an unprecedented 1 petaflop of local compute—enough to run a 120-billion-parameter model on your device.
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Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
As the slightly more sensible Tess, Ginger Minj is the glue of the production, ably carrying the heavy burden of turning the very silly storyline into something broadly coherent.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
However, the coherent ones are caused by flaws in the hardware and are therefore fixable.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Packing a 20-core Grace CPU, a Blackwell GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores, and up to 128GB of unified coherent memory, the platform delivers an unprecedented 1 petaflop of local compute—enough to run a 120-billion-parameter model on your device.
—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
As the slightly more sensible Tess, Ginger Minj is the glue of the production, ably carrying the heavy burden of turning the very silly storyline into something broadly coherent.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
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Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
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Under this framework, participating engineering teams must successfully demonstrate operational quantum hardware that utilizes a specific range of low-hundreds logical qubits before the 2028 deadline.
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That instinct is understandable.
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Meta’s plan to avoid the cash component is understandable, given that real-money betting is largely prohibited in some of its biggest markets, such as India, Indonesia, and Brazil.
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Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
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Improving dead hang time requires consistent practice, gradual progression, and complementary strength exercises.
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Forced Selling Creates Market Mispricing The market is not a rational machine.
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If Iran’s rulers are so rational and nice, one wonders why their potential acquisition of a nuclear weapon would so concern the United States.
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But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.
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By developing tech skills online, these content creators are showing young girls that tech and science technology, engineering arts and mathematic (STEAM) careers are accessible and can be customized to fit their interests.
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To confirm successful installation, check the firmware version in your device's settings; the target version is 8B41 for all compatible models.
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The Pill is also compatible with Android phones via Bluetooth.
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This is worth remembering amid perhaps reasonable excitement about the World Cup.
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Fortunately, this month New York’s Legislature passed the bipartisan Responsible Data Center Development Act placing a 1-year moratorium on data center development while reasonable safeguards are created.
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Suddenly, Marjane succumbing to sorrow became achingly comprehensible.
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Kids will get the messages that Plensa espouses as quickly as adults, but this work is an easy, comprehensible introduction to how artists work, using surprising materials in inventive ways to make viewers consider the world differently.
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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