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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2
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
The $1,000 level is both a round number and the next logical test.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
But logical projection doesn’t always match up with the actual preferences of the teams making the picks — especially in a top four with this much talent.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
But the market isn’t always logical.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
With the North America market becoming saturated and increasingly competitive, international expansion is the logical next step for ReelShort, which already has around 70% of its traffic coming from outside North America, much of that from Latin America.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for logical
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
But logical projection doesn’t always match up with the actual preferences of the teams making the picks — especially in a top four with this much talent.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
But the market isn’t always logical.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
With the North America market becoming saturated and increasingly competitive, international expansion is the logical next step for ReelShort, which already has around 70% of its traffic coming from outside North America, much of that from Latin America.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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Research from the LinkedIn B2B Institute, conducted with Les Binet and Peter Field, found that emotional B2B campaigns deliver roughly seven times the long-term effectiveness of rational ones.
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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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Rather than sending more operational details to the board, reporting should give executive management an accurate, comprehensive and coherent view of risk exposure across the organization.
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The ultimate challenge is assembling those individuals into a coherent, victorious team.
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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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Club sources insist the process of finding a successor to Marco Silva remains ongoing and that comments made last week by Fulham vice chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan that there were two leading candidates for the role remain valid.
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Yet amidst the hype, scientists working in the aging field are broadly in agreement that the underlying notion is valid.
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Whatever the case, your approach will be doable and sensible.
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Any sensible person wants a diversified portfolio.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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