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
If this team was contending for a Super Bowl, someone like Kendricks, who turned 33 in February, would be a logical addition.
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
The car accident may be out of the family’s control (or maybe not) but everyone makes small, seemingly logical decisions that add up to a Jenga tower of bad choices.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
What unfolds from there are the strange, but logical, and also surprising events of the rest of the novel.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Anticorruption is a logical point of departure in seeking to establish a new, more benign role for the United States in global affairs.
—Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
The car accident may be out of the family’s control (or maybe not) but everyone makes small, seemingly logical decisions that add up to a Jenga tower of bad choices.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
What unfolds from there are the strange, but logical, and also surprising events of the rest of the novel.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Anticorruption is a logical point of departure in seeking to establish a new, more benign role for the United States in global affairs.
—Casey Michel, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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Similarly, product aesthetics create powerful first impressions that influence purchasing decisions through emotional connection rather than rational analysis.—
Roy Ward,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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To be clear: This is not how the United States—or any rational government, really—should be deciding on strategy.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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However, taxpayers who can’t get through on the phone in a reasonable time may get frustrated and hang up without a resolution.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In 2008, Olmert, the Israeli prime minister, offered an agreement that the PLO, led by Abbas, considered broadly reasonable.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Under the current system, in which benefits are based on a worker’s contributions, the only coherent way to raise the revenue needed to close the remaining gap would be by increasing the payroll tax.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The world no longer presents itself in coherent phrases.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Foreigners with valid visas are entitled to the same public health care access and treatments as Italian citizens.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The website links back to a Florida Boating Temporary Certificate—valid for up to 90 days with a $9.99 price tag.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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So Bull does what any sensible, testicle-loving mutt would do.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leeds United & Burnley A Championship title, 100 points, sensible owners, Elland Road redevelopment plans and seven new signings worth around £75million ($101m) before the end of July.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Warmer times are best for training a puppy, as much more time can be spent outside.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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