as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
I tried to use logic to figure out the solution to the puzzle
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Recent Examples of logic
But the underlying logic that drove Kim to negotiate in 2018 still holds.
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John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Streaming was just too convenient and affordable, compared with a Saturday outing of two parents and 2 1/2 kids, the logic went.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
On the face of it, trying to peel Russia off from China has a certain logic.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The collection feels compiled by a kid, but the logic connecting them all seems a little out of reach.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 30 May 2025
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John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Streaming was just too convenient and affordable, compared with a Saturday outing of two parents and 2 1/2 kids, the logic went.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
On the face of it, trying to peel Russia off from China has a certain logic.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The collection feels compiled by a kid, but the logic connecting them all seems a little out of reach.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logic
reasoning
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Massive context windows — In addition to reasoning models, the amount of context that can be included in a prompt is now quite large.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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If no case is filed, state prosecutors must release a report detailing the evidence and the legal reasoning for why charges were not warranted.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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