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
Leonhard also interviewed for Dallas’ coordinator opening and two more potential spots – one that came open recently and one that may soon — are logical options.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The logical next step after walking around a country?
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the Faithful, this week’s episode saw Kristen Kish gathering allies and clues to make a move against Colton, while Colton was assembling a fairly logical case against Michael (three of the four people who’d voted for Michael in the first roundtable have been murdered).
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Fox would be a logical partner, as Marchand points out, and perhaps NBC snags him for Super Bowl LX coverage in a few weeks.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
The logical next step after walking around a country?
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the Faithful, this week’s episode saw Kristen Kish gathering allies and clues to make a move against Colton, while Colton was assembling a fairly logical case against Michael (three of the four people who’d voted for Michael in the first roundtable have been murdered).
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Fox would be a logical partner, as Marchand points out, and perhaps NBC snags him for Super Bowl LX coverage in a few weeks.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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By anchoring decisions in rational principles rather than worry about the unknowable future, retirees preserve both financial footing and emotional resilience.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a result, multiple similar searches were carried out at various points haphazardly and a tangle of bureaucracy made authorities play catch up to press reports rather than conduct independent and rational investigations.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement Think smart regulation, not more regulation The dealmaking bonanza on Wall Street since Biden Administration officials left office offers a reasonable gauge of the damage inflicted when regulatory agencies are captured by ideology.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The only reasonable, logical explanation to Indiana University’s success in football is not coaching, but cheating.—
Mac Engel
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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What reaches senior leaders often feels coherent and already interpreted.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both sides contain stories without plots, character studies without coherent meaning.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 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
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The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tax offices could previously accept IDs and passports that had been expired for up to a year as valid proof of residency for a vehicle registration.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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The ConfirmID will be valid for 10 days once checked at a TSA and the $45 fee has been paid.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Savvy therapists are leveraging AI in sensible and vital ways.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Yet attempts to fix the problem stalled until the Legislature finally managed to pass a sensible set of performance measures for nursing programs last year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2026
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Some look good on paper but would backfire in practice.—
J.D. Hayworth,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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