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
Another operative questioned the strategic logic, noting that backing a weak or unpopular candidate and sparking open warfare with Trump’s team risks alienating the very voters Kemp would need in a future national campaign.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
The logic behind the tariffs differs slightly from previous rounds, where Trump has argued for levies as a means to eliminate trade deficits.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
The hack is an alternative to traditional, more costly gutter guards, and the logic behind it is fairly straightforward.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
In the first quarter of this year, SK Hynix overtook Samsung to lead the global DRAM market, while TSMC extended its dominance in logic chips with a 68% market share, compared to just 8% for Samsung, according to market research firm TrendForce.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
The logic behind the tariffs differs slightly from previous rounds, where Trump has argued for levies as a means to eliminate trade deficits.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
The hack is an alternative to traditional, more costly gutter guards, and the logic behind it is fairly straightforward.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025
In the first quarter of this year, SK Hynix overtook Samsung to lead the global DRAM market, while TSMC extended its dominance in logic chips with a 68% market share, compared to just 8% for Samsung, according to market research firm TrendForce.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logic
reasoning
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The reasoning behind the account deletions is to improve security and safety for everyone who uses either platform.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The administration has been open about its vindictive reasoning.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logic. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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