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
Kemp is well-grounded and has his eyes on bettering himself and getting to the next level through competitive repetitions and coaching.
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Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Adjective
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Read it and explain to me, in detail, every flaw in my argument, every logical inconsistency, and every way my evidence is weak.—
Vivienne Ming,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is the logical, expedient, correct thing to do.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If more teams have lottery access and the worst teams don’t gain much by being the worst, then more franchises can justify late-season losing as a rational move.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Condemning Israel for its treatment of Palestinian dreams and aspirations is a rational choice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even if one accepts that perfectly reasonable people are happy to live in a bubble with strangers for months in hopes of achieving love, fame or a cash prize, someone inevitably is cast to bring the crazy, er, conversation-sparking personality.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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That seems like a totally reasonable way of judging her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This history hardly adds up to a coherent political program.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are no coherent debates to be had about the absolute necessity to immunize children for both their individual benefit and the preservation of public health as a whole.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Entrant will need to have a valid X account to enter.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Planning to do nothing this evening would be an extremely valid plan.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another newcomer, closer Pete Fairbanks, the Marlins’ $13 million free-agent splurge, finished the game in good fashion.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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A level head will be your best asset.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From an ecological or evolutionary perspective, those same decisions can look adaptive, efficient and sensible given the environments in which they are made.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Just team it with a pair of wide-leg pants and a trench coat for a luxe workwear ensemble in an instant, then add a touch of monochromatic contrast with a black tote bag and sensible granny heels.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Well-grounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-grounded. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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