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
The logical path is to return to proper dialogue and lift sanctions.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
There are several reasons why, politically, New York would make a logical point of departure for Trump’s deportation machine.
—Stephanie Rupp, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.
—Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
There are several reasons why, politically, New York would make a logical point of departure for Trump’s deportation machine.
—Stephanie Rupp, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025
Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.
—Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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As brutal as the action looks on the surface, there is some rational trading taking place, even if some of the moves in individual stocks end up being overdone.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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Our rational impulses are so automatic, and so strong, that we’re now faced with the problem of what to do with the irrational.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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All of this could have been avoided with any number of reasonable, common-sense approaches to addressing homebuilding on a statewide basis.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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The moves alienated longtime shoppers who valued Kohl’s for its quality clothes at reasonable prices.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Wave functions remain coherent, transitions between states are smooth and computational systems operate at peak efficiency.—
Eric Solis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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More support for Calvert-Lewin — and empowering attacking players One of the main criticisms of the football Dyche’s sides played was that there was little guidance or semblance of a coherent blueprint in the attacking third.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sanchez also did not have a valid driver's license, according to the affidavit.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others believe the practice undermines the valid goal of requiring workers to come back to work sites to improve productivity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Another sensible name is Seahawks defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Karl Scott, who’s been with the Seahawks since 2022.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The actuarial table that made such a decision sensible—and profitable—existed inside Franklin’s head, right next to all those ideas that ended up in the Declaration of Independence.—
Scott Z. Burns,
airmail.news,
18 Jan. 2025
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The hotel whose setting and décor is the next best thing to visiting Austria is also full of the real family’s history.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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For a new league, things felt normal — in a good way.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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