as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
I tried to use logic to figure out the solution to the puzzle
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Recent Examples of logic
The very logic behind an all-volunteer force means that the military can’t fill their ranks with white men alone.
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Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
From Wolves’ point of view, the logic applied to considering an O’Neil return seemed to centre around his previous success in difficult situations.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
And use logic to have dialogue.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite the logic gleaned from the accounting books arguing to the contrary, spending is showing no signs of stopping.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
From Wolves’ point of view, the logic applied to considering an O’Neil return seemed to centre around his previous success in difficult situations.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
And use logic to have dialogue.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
Despite the logic gleaned from the accounting books arguing to the contrary, spending is showing no signs of stopping.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logic
reasoning
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Yet correct answers on benchmarks like GSM8K do not necessarily mean the model is actually engaging in mathematical reasoning, study author Mahdi said.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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With this reasoning, the Court ruled against Scott and legalized slavery in the territories by overturning the Missouri Compromise.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logic. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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