1
as in rational
according to the rules of logic
the lawyer won the case with a logical argument about the motives of the suspect
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2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
that's the logical choice under the circumstances
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Recent Examples of logical
This cannot be explained only by logical arguments or dry legal language.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
To the objective eye, the return of David Moyes as Everton manager was not a logical move.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
There are a handful of logical moves the Bills can make, without releasing any player off their roster, to find themselves with $30 million or more in cap space.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
To the objective eye, the return of David Moyes as Everton manager was not a logical move.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
There are a handful of logical moves the Bills can make, without releasing any player off their roster, to find themselves with $30 million or more in cap space.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also use your words to compose a factual, rational statement of your position.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles or even Texas would be reasonable guesses, but the answer is much more interesting.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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The failure of Democrats to coalesce behind a coherent strategy against Trump's blizzard of controversial policies was on display during his address to a Joint Session of Congress last week.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, will facilitate dialogue aimed at developing coherent policy strategies and actionable recommendations.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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West, in the interview with The New Republic, disputed the merits of his suspension, saying his methods are valid because other people have used them.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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On Monday at 4:31 a.m. a high wind watch was issued by the NWS Hanford CA valid from Wednesday 11 a.m. until Friday 5 p.m.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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Until recently, the U.S. banking system has been strong because of sensible bank regulations implemented during the Obama and Biden administrations.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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His character was one of the more sensible and sympathetic employees at the paper company, which was almost exclusively populated by unpleasant oddballs.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Although their relationship shifted over the years, Colby recalled his mom always having his best interest at heart during the early years of his childhood.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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For most people, a single thorough cleaning of all their records followed by cleaning every 10 to 20 plays per side is a good start.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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