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as in intelligent
having the ability to reason
human beings are rational creatures
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
betting all of your savings on the lottery is not a rational move
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Recent Examples of rational
Pediatrician Cody Meissner, one of two rational members, questioned the purpose of her presentation and its contents.
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 5 July 2025
What these theoretical frameworks revealed to us and to other citizenries is that the political entities of the time did not hold up to rational scrutiny.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
Eventually, this bargain approach is vindicated by returns as rational pricing returns to markets.
—James Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
No rational business is going to make long-term investments in American manufacturing based on such transient policies.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 5 July 2025
What these theoretical frameworks revealed to us and to other citizenries is that the political entities of the time did not hold up to rational scrutiny.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 4 July 2025
Eventually, this bargain approach is vindicated by returns as rational pricing returns to markets.
—James Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
No rational business is going to make long-term investments in American manufacturing based on such transient policies.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rational
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Although not specifically marketed as a pet camera, the Eufy E220 is a budget-friendly indoor home security camera packed with typically more high-end features, including remote pan and tilt, sharp 2K video footage, automatic motion tracking, and intelligent motion and sound detection.—
Cierra Cowan July 11,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As a member of the Don Callis Family, winning the TNT Title is a logical next step.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There is no logical reason why you should not be entitled to retroactive benefit payments.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 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
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, the Saudi Gazette reported that the minister emphasized Riyadh is following a consistent and coherent approach that balances vision and transition implementation.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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With more than 1 billion people now living with obesity, effective therapies available but out of reach for many, and no coherent or ethical way to prioritize care and limited resources, an objective clinical diagnosis of obesity was more urgent than ever.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.—
Keith BieryGolick,
Cincinnati.com,
28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
22 Aug. 2019
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Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Only the team knows how valid those concerns are, but the manifestations of a weak culture have been evident.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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But thanks to sensible regulations and a strong potential upside, its industry is starting to light up, and Forbes has created a guide to navigating the cannabis laws across the EU and the United Kingdom.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Taking Shoaib Bashir out of the firing line seems sensible, too.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Rational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rational. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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