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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
even a well-founded argument can lead to an erroneous conclusion if one of the premises is incorrect
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
a well-founded complaint about the business's treatment of its customers
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Recent Examples of well-founded
The entire hockey world will be watching Game 3 on Friday to see if Knoblauch’s confidence in Skinner is well-founded.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 25 Apr. 2024
If the Bears can’t shake the defeat off at Arizona in Week 9, that panic could be well-founded and the team may end up in the NFC North cellar.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s urgency to Sunday’s game that is well-founded for a squad build for a deep playoff run.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In tandem with their middling 3rd-down conversion rate (41.6%), your frustration as a fan is well-founded.
—Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Of course there are trolls out there, but a great deal of criticism for this show is well-founded and compelling and certainly the falling viewership numbers lend credence to critocs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Those fears appear to have been well-founded with Nvidia’s stock tanking 9.5% overnight, wiping about $300 billion of its market cap, amid a broad sell-off in U.S. markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
Justice Sotomayor’s fear is well-founded Granting immunity from criminal prosecution is a prosecutorial function, not a judicial function.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
The group’s initial doubts were well-founded, says Brant Robertson, an astronomer and JADES member at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who is also a co-author of the preprint paper that reported the new record holder.
—Riis Williams, Scientific American, 13 June 2024
Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 25 Apr. 2024
If the Bears can’t shake the defeat off at Arizona in Week 9, that panic could be well-founded and the team may end up in the NFC North cellar.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s urgency to Sunday’s game that is well-founded for a squad build for a deep playoff run.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In tandem with their middling 3rd-down conversion rate (41.6%), your frustration as a fan is well-founded.
—Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Of course there are trolls out there, but a great deal of criticism for this show is well-founded and compelling and certainly the falling viewership numbers lend credence to critocs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Those fears appear to have been well-founded with Nvidia’s stock tanking 9.5% overnight, wiping about $300 billion of its market cap, amid a broad sell-off in U.S. markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
Justice Sotomayor’s fear is well-founded Granting immunity from criminal prosecution is a prosecutorial function, not a judicial function.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
The group’s initial doubts were well-founded, says Brant Robertson, an astronomer and JADES member at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who is also a co-author of the preprint paper that reported the new record holder.
—Riis Williams, Scientific American, 13 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-founded
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Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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To prevent yourself from imposing irrational penalties, set up house rules that outline logical consequences in advance.Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is a reasonable request and a fair expectation.Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the overall point is valid, looks like suboptimal surgery.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The prosecution, in turn, said passengers’ fear of Neely was valid but that Penny did not need to use deadly physical force to address it – or subdue the unarmed Neely once everyone was off the train.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Albert is an adult — which may not be so entertaining on a night out, but seems the more logical choice for a sensible person like Charlotte.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Japanese Honda brand, known historically for its sensible and efficient sedans and SUVs is focusing its efforts on off-roading capable models with the debut of its new Passport TrailSport and launch of the Pilot TrailSport.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This approach should include: Unified Data Infrastructure: Providing coherent access to data across diverse locations without relying on outdated monolithic data lakes.Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The evaluation of Harris’s loss was also varied and pointed to issues like her inability to distance herself from Joe Biden or to articulate a coherent economic vision for the future.Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2024
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But, like it or not, a narrative has taken shape, with many across the internet hailing Mangione — yet to be extradited to New York on the murder change, let alone tried and convicted for it — as a justified vigilante.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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For others, Mangione is an expression of the depth of righteous anger present in American life right now, a symbol of justified violence.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Well-founded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-founded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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