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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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
For homeowners looking to escape high-rate credit card debt, tapping home equity can be a logical next step.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Still, Acranom keeps profiting by evading a logical penalty for bribery.
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Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Akeem Davis-Gaither seems like the logical starter next to Allen, thanks to his previous experience in Anarumo’s defense in Cincinnati.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
For higher-tier users, however, sending out a campaign follows a logical wizard flow.
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Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Still, Acranom keeps profiting by evading a logical penalty for bribery.
—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Akeem Davis-Gaither seems like the logical starter next to Allen, thanks to his previous experience in Anarumo’s defense in Cincinnati.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
For higher-tier users, however, sending out a campaign follows a logical wizard flow.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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The value equation was rational, transactional and easy to understand.
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Perhaps there was a rational explanation for the man outside her apartment.
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Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
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This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
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After all, the material appears thoughtful, coherent and well argued.
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Policymakers, meanwhile, control the levers that determine whether all of this remains fragmented or becomes coherent.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
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But there are valid reports about Minnesota’s interest in inking one of the sport’s all-time greats to a one-year deal.
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Each must include a valid mailing address and telephone number.
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Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
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Google says the update will roll out over the coming days and weeks, but updating manually is sensible and easy.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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