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as in intelligent
having the ability to reason
human beings are rational creatures
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
betting all of your savings on the lottery is not a rational move
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Recent Examples of rational
So it must be confessed — the desire to not dive headfirst into this setup is actually a rational response.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
This is the kind of case any rational person would settle.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Bateman is considered one of the more memorable movie characters of the early 2000s, particularly in his flip back and forth between a seemingly rational NYC yuppie and an unhinged slasher.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Intriguingly, the prefrontal cortex, the seat of high-level rational thinking, had a particularly high concentration of these intrusions.
—Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
This is the kind of case any rational person would settle.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Bateman is considered one of the more memorable movie characters of the early 2000s, particularly in his flip back and forth between a seemingly rational NYC yuppie and an unhinged slasher.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Intriguingly, the prefrontal cortex, the seat of high-level rational thinking, had a particularly high concentration of these intrusions.
—Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rational
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As a mix of two energetic and intelligent breeds, Shepskies require substantial exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, a comprehensive approach to data operations—including intelligent data management and adaptive data platforms—is essential for generating trustworthy insights.Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.Terri Carta, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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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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Emirates does a good job of planning schedules so many itineraries have reasonable connection times in Dubai.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Is this season going to be defined by Houston being comfortable going above reasonable expectations, or is the parity in the NBA the perfect storm for a blockbuster trade?Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Those are some of the tools traditionally used by contending teams to shore up holes during long runs of success or to fabricate a coherent roster around multiple max-contract stars.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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That might be automation of post-match data reports, combining data from multiple sources into a coherent database, or developing data models that closely align with the club’s style of play.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.Keith BieryGolick, Cincinnati.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2019
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Lyft is offering $25 vouchers, valid for two trips, to 500 customers from now (January 10) until midnight on January 15.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2025
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While there are valid concerns about intellectual property, national security, and predatory trade practices from China, upcoming tariff issues require nuanced solutions that don’t punish US industry.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The outcome of this legislative effort augurs poorly for sensible solutions to the $3.2 billion budget deficit Pritzker and lawmakers face later this year.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although people generally agree in valuing some body parts more than others, some sensible differences may arise.Daniel Sznycer, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Rational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rational. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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