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
But in the context of Mexico’s yearslong security crisis, that vein of advice taken to its logical conclusion would keep most women confined to within walking distance of their homes.
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Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The acquisition is a logical step for Cambridge AtomWorks, a developer led by nuclear science experts from the University of Cambridge.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
The more logical their early choices seem, the more reasonably Americans might assume the ones that follow are too.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Romance is more sensible and logical.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
The acquisition is a logical step for Cambridge AtomWorks, a developer led by nuclear science experts from the University of Cambridge.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
The more logical their early choices seem, the more reasonably Americans might assume the ones that follow are too.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
Romance is more sensible and logical.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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For Garner, footy is a bridge between the naturally martial instincts of men and the peace upon which rational civilization depends.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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This conception of the self animates rational choice theory in the social sciences, with its reliance on the model of the utility-maximizing subject.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The commission tabled the item to provide more time for Experience Fayetteville staff to evaluate the worth of the property, the house's annual expenses, a reasonable market-rate rent range and the total cost of repairs to the property paid for by Experience Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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The federal law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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One thing that is really striking is that there really doesn’t seem to be a coherent China policy in this Administration.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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By studying the region with narrowband filters sensitive to hydrogen (H-alpha) and sulfur (S II) emissions, the team detected a coherent, circular shell structure centered on the nova.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who submits a valid claim to Amazon and is approved will also be paid up to $51.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The promotion is valid from September 26-27, while supplies last.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Within the self-censoring limits of the genre, Eisgruber has sensible things to say, maybe too sensible.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Federal agencies like the CDC, the FDA and the HHS have been gutted of the bright minds who would normally pour through the mountains of research and compile sensible medical recommendations for the public.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jodie Chavious, a board member of the Slow Food Sacramento chapter and owner of the Chavious Pop-Up pizza truck, said representing small farmers was vital to promoting the core tenets of Slow Food — being good, clean and fair.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Just for good measure, award-winning country superstars like Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde and Lainey Wilson would be inclined to agree.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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