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
Here, Rachael Alvir explains that Gödel maintained the dream of a formal logical system that could settle the continuum hypothesis and all other questions about sets, the building blocks of modern mathematics.
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Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Paris has long served as a source of lifestyle and cultural inspiration for cofounders and sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard, making the city a logical next chapter for the brand.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the same time, the puzzles are calming and logical, which lowers Swiatek’s stress beforehand.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Here’s a logical, perhaps legal, extension of that.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Paris has long served as a source of lifestyle and cultural inspiration for cofounders and sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard, making the city a logical next chapter for the brand.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
At the same time, the puzzles are calming and logical, which lowers Swiatek’s stress beforehand.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Here’s a logical, perhaps legal, extension of that.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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The first revolution demolished the neoliberal picture of human nature, in which people are the rational, self-interested maximizers of economic textbooks.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Wollstonecraft believed that both men and women should be treated as rational beings and imagined a social order founded on reason.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Allow reasonable discipline in school.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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If reasonable, open windows and turn off air conditioning at night to let cooler air in, then shut the windows and shades in the morning to trap the cool air inside, Trane recommends.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Over time and when managed well, these practices shape how individuals relate to the work, to one another and the business as a whole, thus keeping the company coherent even as conditions change.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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The unidentified driver, who remains in the Grapevine Jail, was arrested and faces charges of operation of a vehicle in the closed section of park/lake, no valid boat registration and numerous water safety equipment violations, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Police said McDaniel remains in jail as of Tuesday, charged with operation of a vehicle in a closed section of the lake, not having a valid boat registration and other water safety equipment violations.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The most sensible near-term opportunities are therefore not necessarily giant greenfield projects.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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This sounds like Secretary Mullin has been reevaluating what his predecessor had gone into to more of a stable, sensible approach.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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