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
With charismatic guest players who recur across multiple videos and a commitment to heightening every sketch into absurd and unpredictable territory, Hotel Art Thief has built a distinct universe governed by its own nonsensical logic.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Advertisement This is the logic that has long connected us.
—Narges Mohammadi, Time, 25 June 2025
But the world is not governed by the logic of a science-fiction plot.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
According to the logic of prioritization, the U.S. military would reduce its ability to quickly deploy large numbers of troops across the Atlantic.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Advertisement This is the logic that has long connected us.
—Narges Mohammadi, Time, 25 June 2025
But the world is not governed by the logic of a science-fiction plot.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
According to the logic of prioritization, the U.S. military would reduce its ability to quickly deploy large numbers of troops across the Atlantic.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for logic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logic
reasoning
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The ‘First Day’ Problem Even with strong reasoning, every task an agent tackles is a fresh start.—
Kevin Novak,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The reasoning, without getting too much in the NFL-roster-rule weeds, is simple.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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“Logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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