as in logical
according to the rules of logic
counsel for the defense presented a well-grounded case for acquittal
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Recent Examples of well-grounded
The statement said the steel industry must rely on and play by rules that are well-grounded in science and law to preserve American jobs and domestic steel production.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
His optimism may be well-grounded, though Anthony Lanier,while talking to a prospective tenant, still hasn’t replaced the law firm that a year ago emptied his glass high-rise on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Their fears were well-grounded, as the Saudi regime isn’t hard to provoke.
—Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
His optimism may be well-grounded, though Anthony Lanier,while talking to a prospective tenant, still hasn’t replaced the law firm that a year ago emptied his glass high-rise on Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Their fears were well-grounded, as the Saudi regime isn’t hard to provoke.
—Madawi Al-Rasheed, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-grounded
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But logical arguments won't change a person's mind unless the emotional foundation is also addressed.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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All in all, the Wave For 2 seems like a logical addition to a lineup that was previously focused on family camper vans for four to six people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scapegoating everyone of similar background as a criminal should be self-evidently wrong to any rational person.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even paranoiacs have enemies, maybe rendering their paranoia a rational response.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement Think smart regulation, not more regulation The dealmaking bonanza on Wall Street since Biden Administration officials left office offers a reasonable gauge of the damage inflicted when regulatory agencies are captured by ideology.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The only reasonable, logical explanation to Indiana University’s success in football is not coaching, but cheating.—
Mac Engel
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The title—The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars—suggests a coherent narrative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi doesn’t appear to have a coherent follow-up plan, however.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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However, Navajo officials have raised concerns that federal agents haven’t consistently recognized these documents as valid and could still detain tribal members.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Munoz-Guatemala was also convicted of driving without a valid license and was charged multiple times for driving illegally.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The underlying data also illustrates why Doekhi would be such a sensible fit in the Leeds defence.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Anderson’s bestsellers are high-performing, yes, but also come with sensible price tags attached.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Well-grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-grounded. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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