1
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
your argument isn't valid because you're taking what should be the conclusion and using it as a premise
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2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
only further investigation will show whether your theory is valid
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Recent Examples of valid
His prize is the comedy club special — two drink tickets, valid for beer but not hard liquor.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 May 2025
Trump has claimed that the pardons that Biden signed are not valid, alleging that they were signed by autopen.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 May 2025
If somebody received a slap on the wrist for past threats or weapons incidents, then there are valid questions about how school authorities did their jobs.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Allergies or fears are not valid reasons to deny access to someone with a service animal, the ADA states.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 May 2025
Trump has claimed that the pardons that Biden signed are not valid, alleging that they were signed by autopen.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 May 2025
If somebody received a slap on the wrist for past threats or weapons incidents, then there are valid questions about how school authorities did their jobs.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Allergies or fears are not valid reasons to deny access to someone with a service animal, the ADA states.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valid
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Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to reconsider whether the shooting was reasonable under the lengthier timeframe that must be considered.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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There is a very reasonable bet that something like this happens.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The administration still has time to settle on a coherent strategy, but the window of opportunity is closing.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
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That’s basically like taking pieces from five different jigsaw puzzles and figuring out a way to put them together in some coherent order.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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What’s more, behavioral economics suggests that our deviations from rational, deliberate behavior has some predictable structure.—
Jens Ludwig,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The ban on water fluoridation by the Florida Legislature (SB 700) and the outspoken views of the state surgeon general are the antithesis of rational public health measures.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2025
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Related Articles Despite all the economic turmoil in the world, the shopping center industry has been in good shape.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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The news comes on the heels of THR’s 58 SoCal Journalism Awards nominations, including best website and three journalist of the year noms.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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The cars are an entry point for new buyers into the Porsche brand, cheaper than 911s and less powerful, but also just as well-made, and, for many, the most sensible Porsche one can buy brand new.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The wilderness is not unkind to those who understand it and take sensible precautions.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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“Valid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valid. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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