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
Now, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN have named them a logical contender for Orioles All-Star closer Felix Bautista.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Now, after suffering a torn Achilles’ tendon in Sunday night’s Game 7 loss, the logical question is whether the Pacers can contend for a title next season if their top playmaker misses the entire season with the injury.
—Michael Marot, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
From there, the logical direction of travel was always going to involve discussions over a new deal.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 June 2025
With error correction turned on, even this simple logical qubit saw its fidelity rise over 99.5 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Now, after suffering a torn Achilles’ tendon in Sunday night’s Game 7 loss, the logical question is whether the Pacers can contend for a title next season if their top playmaker misses the entire season with the injury.
—Michael Marot, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
From there, the logical direction of travel was always going to involve discussions over a new deal.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 21 June 2025
With error correction turned on, even this simple logical qubit saw its fidelity rise over 99.5 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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President Donald Trump’s court challenge failed during his first term because his administration did not provide the U.S. Supreme Court with a rational government basis for terminating the program.—
Darren Soto,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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This research carries on not because anyone is doing a rational weighing of its costs and benefits, but because in the eyes of the law and of biomedical science, animals are morally invisible and thoroughly disposable.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
18 June 2025
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In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Seeing penalty abatement for reasonable cause can also be time-consuming and expensive so preventing the misclassification is a better course of action.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Just this week, the alliance released its first ever Commercial Space Strategy, stressing three goals – leveraging commercial solutions, ensuring continuous access during peace, crisis or conflict and bolstering coherent relationships with the commercial sector.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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This keeps every post, pitch and DM coherent, letting a solo founder ship consistently instead of chasing shiny tactics every other week.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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While the prenup is valid anywhere, another insider confirmed to Page Six that the divorce can only happen in Florida, which is Bezos and Sanchez’s state of primary residence.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 June 2025
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The Trump Accounts And Latinos To qualify, a child must be a U.S. citizen and have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or a lawful resident with a valid Social Security number who pays taxes.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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For Brembo, this is much more than product placement and it’s integrated in a way that’s organically sensible.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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If traditional sandwiches were greasy and chaotic, the province of children and cartoon slobs, wraps were tidy and sensible, the province of working women with slim hips and pin-straight hair.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Our home’s ventilation is only as good as the air vents and ducts are clean.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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