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
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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There is a very reasonable bet that something like this happens.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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That’s basically like taking pieces from five different jigsaw puzzles and figuring out a way to put them together in some coherent order.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The administration still has time to settle on a coherent strategy, but the window of opportunity is closing.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.—
Andrew Kunesh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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On Wednesday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS Reno NV released a lake wind advisory valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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The cars are an entry point for new buyers into the Porsche brand, cheaper than 911s and less powerful, but also just as well-made, and, for many, the most sensible Porsche one can buy brand new.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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The film topped Entertainment Weekly's 2022 list of Tom Cruise-starring projects ranked by grade, and came in just behind Born on the Fourth of July as containing Cruise's all-time best screen performance.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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