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
The next logical step for Matthews, in particular, would be a rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints.
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
The lawsuit was the next logical step in the fight for Davis, Tapscott and Parker.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Some thought the logical locations would be the sites near Venue 1012 and near the Oswego Police Department campus.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Greater Robustness And Reliability: Better equipped to handle out-of-distribution data and novel scenarios safely and reliably by incorporating safety parameters, constraints and logical invariants.
—Anuradha Weeraman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
The lawsuit was the next logical step in the fight for Davis, Tapscott and Parker.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Some thought the logical locations would be the sites near Venue 1012 and near the Oswego Police Department campus.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Greater Robustness And Reliability: Better equipped to handle out-of-distribution data and novel scenarios safely and reliably by incorporating safety parameters, constraints and logical invariants.
—Anuradha Weeraman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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The regime’s more rational elements may eventually prevail and reduce tensions.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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A lot of court cases have been dealing with these cancellations as a group, highlighting the lack of scientific—or seemingly rational—input into the decisions to cut funding for entire categories of research.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The master plan provides a coherent countywide path forward that can achieve economies of scale for managing our solid waste and better serve the health and well-being of our communities.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Sun Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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In short, as with many pressing questions related to tariff policy, there is no coherent and unbiased economic consensus.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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This may be valid in stable environments, but when the ground shifts — through technological disruption, changing consumer behavior or global shocks — those once-reliable patterns can quickly become traps.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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On Sunday at 1:46 a.m. a lake wind advisory was issued by the NWS Reno NV valid for Monday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The Hunting Wives consistently prioritizes steamy scenes over sensible plotting or nuanced characters, juicy twists over deep emotions or big ideas.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
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But the different branches have been largely united over President Donald Trump’s accomplishments such as a stronger economy, a more efficient government and a more sensible approach to foreign affairs.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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