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
Great trivia questions also have a bit of misdirection, leading you down a logical path that’s actually a dead end.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The only logical place to go is Tristan da Cunha, which is about two and a half days away.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Berlin felt like the logical next step.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2026
Therefore, developing a VPN for this operating system was a logical next step for the company.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The only logical place to go is Tristan da Cunha, which is about two and a half days away.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Berlin felt like the logical next step.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2026
Therefore, developing a VPN for this operating system was a logical next step for the company.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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All religions are about that kind of magical thinking that goes beyond the rational.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The problem with being reduced to playoff bystander is the danger of getting caught up in possibilities lost, at a time when rational thought about realistic possibilities is paramount.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Finding the perfect venue to have a ring, a backstage area, paying fees and setting a reasonable ticket price are all things that have to be considered.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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From the outside, her life looked coherent.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Without a coherent federal framework, patients in underserved areas will keep waiting for care that AI could safely deliver, while states cycle through ad hoc deployments and predictable backlash.—
Alon Bergman,
STAT,
11 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
Adjective
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The vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication protections after obtaining valid login credentials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Presenting a utility bill as a valid form of identification at a voting precinct in West Virginia has gone the way of the tavern polling place and the punch-card ballot.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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However, learning when and how to prune a dogwood tree is sensible to help keep your specimen looking and feeling its best.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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According to Arthur Ream, a computer information systems lecturer at Bentley University, the home-as-data-center model is plausible, already happening, and a sensible answer for inference workloads, if not training.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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