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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
even a well-founded argument can lead to an erroneous conclusion if one of the premises is incorrect
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
a well-founded complaint about the business's treatment of its customers
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Recent Examples of well-founded
That fear was probably well-founded.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
One of these targets was to define a sound and well-founded strategy for Calik Denim to become a carbon-neutral company.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
That confidence proved well-founded.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
While these fears may be well-founded, our response should not be to reject crypto altogether, but rather embrace thoughtful policies to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and promote transparency.
—Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Olson argued on behalf of The Bee that St. Hope’s judgment that these charges were not well-founded does not justify non-disclosure.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Rohloff believes this sentiment is well-founded, especially in sectors like government, finance, and healthcare, where the stakes of data mishandling are existential.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Such concern is well-founded, analysts told ABC News, since small businesses typically lack the financial buffer, supply-chain flexibility and political influence of their larger counterparts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025
With the draft less than a week away, on Monday, and the declaration deadline behind us, that uncertainty was well-founded.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
One of these targets was to define a sound and well-founded strategy for Calik Denim to become a carbon-neutral company.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
That confidence proved well-founded.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
While these fears may be well-founded, our response should not be to reject crypto altogether, but rather embrace thoughtful policies to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and promote transparency.
—Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Olson argued on behalf of The Bee that St. Hope’s judgment that these charges were not well-founded does not justify non-disclosure.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Rohloff believes this sentiment is well-founded, especially in sectors like government, finance, and healthcare, where the stakes of data mishandling are existential.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Such concern is well-founded, analysts told ABC News, since small businesses typically lack the financial buffer, supply-chain flexibility and political influence of their larger counterparts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025
With the draft less than a week away, on Monday, and the declaration deadline behind us, that uncertainty was well-founded.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-founded
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That is logical, but Emmys aren’t always logical.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, certain decisions feel easier than others, even when both types of choices (intuitive and logical) seem important.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The most successful organizations will be those that leverage AI to eliminate mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value creative and strategic work within reasonable timeframes.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The reasonable monthlies, at $822, get you a bike room, in-building laundry, and a storage unit.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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But that valid concern cannot become a shield used to deflect from real and rising threats.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even investors who pride themselves on rational decisions know that fear, excitement or uncertainty can often enter the picture.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Even in situations where logic seems to provide you a clear answer, what seems rational may not always feel right or make sense for you personally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And any sensible apple grower in Ontario knew their cash crop would be the McIntosh.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many states take sensible steps—background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and safe storage laws—all policies that help reduce gun crime and gun deaths.—
Gabby Giffords,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Admittedly, these toys tried to handle all the combination aspects between Might Gaine and Might Kaiser, but the Amakuni Kizin range eschews this in favor of producing a more coherent figure.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the need for coherent choices in an environment with clear benefits and dangers on both sides would be hard enough if the White House kept its prudent and traditional silence.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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Today, as the world's justified horror at the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza grows, that work has taken on new urgency.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the miniseries — adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher — makes clear relatively early that even if both women are at fault, one of them is far more justified than the other in her level of mistrust.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The extra point was good but there was a holding penalty on the Rebels.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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After 10 tumultuous years with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kadri delivered his best campaign with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22, posting 89 points in the regular season and finishing by hoisting the Stanley Cup.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Well-founded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-founded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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