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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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
Against this was Newton’s vision—ridiculously occult, to the logical French mind—of action at a distance, with the sun moving the Earth by a mysterious pull that spread across space, the Earth then moving the moon, and the moon then moving the tides.
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Take: Identity theft is a logical target of hackers using AI tools.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Arriving at a logical and workable answer for any of them could prove impossible.
—Wilfred Reilly, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024
The toolbar divides the app’s numerous features into logical groups, and its user interface and navigation make things manageable, though the pages tend to sprawl.
—PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Take: Identity theft is a logical target of hackers using AI tools.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Arriving at a logical and workable answer for any of them could prove impossible.
—Wilfred Reilly, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024
The toolbar divides the app’s numerous features into logical groups, and its user interface and navigation make things manageable, though the pages tend to sprawl.
—PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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But the curve also has a second family of rational points.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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It can also be made more orderly, rational, and humane.Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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So, the authors should consider plug-in hybrids as a reasonable interim step, while chargers move consumers to adapt to all-electric vehicles when more charging alternatives are available.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Its edges are quickly becoming dense suburban communities filled with residents seeking affordable housing and a reasonable commute to work in the state's largest cities.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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What Wyler is frowning about, past this threat to her own ambition — that’s less coherent.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Whether this can be used for treatment is unclear or outside my expertise to say anything resembling coherent.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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This means someone with valid credentials and who has received higher education in exercise science.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Style it with sheer black tights and knee-high boots for the office, or pair it with a jean jacket and sensible sneakers for a busy weekend of fall activities.Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The decision to bench Richardson is somewhat sensible in the short term.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Washington has been very close — but not good enough — against the best competition on its schedule.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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