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
Each law could potentially imply or fail to imply any other law, creating 22 million logical implications to check.
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Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
With 48 nations competing for the first time in World Cup history, distributing matches across three countries was the logical move.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
You’re known for your brilliance and hyper-logical mind, but your nervous system is screaming right now.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
That’s because problem-solving, logical planning and abstract thinking are all carried out by a key region of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex, which is notoriously inflexible.
—David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
With 48 nations competing for the first time in World Cup history, distributing matches across three countries was the logical move.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
You’re known for your brilliance and hyper-logical mind, but your nervous system is screaming right now.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
That’s because problem-solving, logical planning and abstract thinking are all carried out by a key region of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex, which is notoriously inflexible.
—David Cox, NBC news, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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Individually, these decisions seem rational.—
Maria Colacurcio,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Her rational brain doesn't stand a chance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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That's so important, because this isn't about reasonable disputes on policy.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The most reasonable objection to this view is that resilience returns are too diffuse to underwrite, that avoided losses do not show up in a project’s revenue line the way tolls or tariffs do.—
Ravi S. Bhalla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The economic model that funds it—brands spending on content as a long-game alternative to Google ad arbitrage, companies like HubSpot and Robinhood building editorial operations to cultivate readers who might one day become customers — is coherent and, for now, growing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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As the slightly more sensible Tess, Ginger Minj is the glue of the production, ably carrying the heavy burden of turning the very silly storyline into something broadly coherent.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 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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Shortly after that, Butts wrote directly to Kroenke seeking to ease tensions with Hollywood Park, where SoFi Stadium is located, and questioned whether a prior development agreement was still valid.—
Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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All participants 17 and younger who register by Tuesday, June 30, will receive a free general admission ticket to the 2026 San Diego County Fair, valid Fridays through Sundays from June 12 to July 5.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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What Blinken and the others on the panel had to say was sober and sensible.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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As the slightly more sensible Tess, Ginger Minj is the glue of the production, ably carrying the heavy burden of turning the very silly storyline into something broadly coherent.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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