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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
Dr Pepper's 23-flavor formula has hints of spice and fruit, making cool and creamy coconut a logical addition.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
Their joint Grand National Tour, which began on April 20, feels like the next logical step toward world domination.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 9 May 2025
Unlike others who may rely solely on logic or rush to conclusions, HSPs can integrate emotional and experiential insights with logical reasoning, leading to more comprehensive and nuanced decision-making.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Also, if the rumblings about this being the summer of offer sheets become reality, Peterka would be a logical target for other teams.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
Their joint Grand National Tour, which began on April 20, feels like the next logical step toward world domination.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 9 May 2025
Unlike others who may rely solely on logic or rush to conclusions, HSPs can integrate emotional and experiential insights with logical reasoning, leading to more comprehensive and nuanced decision-making.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Also, if the rumblings about this being the summer of offer sheets become reality, Peterka would be a logical target for other teams.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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What’s more, behavioral economics suggests that our deviations from rational, deliberate behavior has some predictable structure.—
Jens Ludwig,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The ban on water fluoridation by the Florida Legislature (SB 700) and the outspoken views of the state surgeon general are the antithesis of rational public health measures.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2025
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The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to reconsider whether the shooting was reasonable under the lengthier timeframe that must be considered.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Any possible legislation is seemingly ages away, as if Congress ever does a coherent job of policing big tech in the first place.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The way the series blended all these disparate elements into something not just coherent but transcendent was a stunning achievement.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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If somebody received a slap on the wrist for past threats or weapons incidents, then there are valid questions about how school authorities did their jobs.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Allergies or fears are not valid reasons to deny access to someone with a service animal, the ADA states.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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With any luck these sensible changes will not be casualties of Trump’s high-risk omnibus strategy.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
10 May 2025
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Another year for Howard, who made nine league starts due to injury and loss of form among his younger peers, seems sensible, along with a loan elsewhere for Luke McNicholas.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Police and fire departments have sometimes defeated disparate impact challenges over physical fitness test requirements on grounds that good fitness is essential to those jobs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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