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.
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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.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 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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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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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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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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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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