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
Blackmon, in particular, would be a logical complement to Moehrig.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Some have logical names (like how OSA keycaps are a fusion of OEM—original equipment manufacturer—and SA—spherical all—sculpts), while others are a bit silly (PBS stands for Penguin Belly Slide).
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
The Padres, whose bench lacked speed, made a logical partner.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Trading up for Starks as the C.J. Gardner-Johnson replacement is another logical scenario.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Some have logical names (like how OSA keycaps are a fusion of OEM—original equipment manufacturer—and SA—spherical all—sculpts), while others are a bit silly (PBS stands for Penguin Belly Slide).
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
The Padres, whose bench lacked speed, made a logical partner.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Trading up for Starks as the C.J. Gardner-Johnson replacement is another logical scenario.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for logical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
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In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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And most of the reason is there’s too much government regulation keeping people from being able to build houses at a reasonable cost.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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In a landscape where so many shows foreground reveals and plots, Adolescence centers an emotional reality, one that can’t be cut around or spliced to create something coherent or streamlined.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Either the president has no coherent plans, or those plans are devious and not to be shared with the people.—
Llewellyn King,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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If enough valid petition signatures are filed by Aug. 4, the recall election could take place sometime in January or early February 2026.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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In one case, a German citizen with a valid green card was reportedly held at Boston Logan International Airport and placed in a detention facility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eros hates domesticity; Eros hates a sensible choice.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, all the mysteries have so far been solved with sensible explanations.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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