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
If Mike Jackson, a pending unrestricted free agent, heads elsewhere, Johnson would be a logical addition as a No. 2 cornerback to pair with Horn for years to come.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
Never say never, but the two most logical destinations for the Anaheim Ducks netminder don’t appear to be fits ahead of the deadline.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Williams is the most logical candidate because linemen are always in demand.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
There is no length societies will not go to, no absurd logical leap people won’t take to recast our simple, human act of survival as something dirty and shameful.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
Never say never, but the two most logical destinations for the Anaheim Ducks netminder don’t appear to be fits ahead of the deadline.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Williams is the most logical candidate because linemen are always in demand.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
There is no length societies will not go to, no absurd logical leap people won’t take to recast our simple, human act of survival as something dirty and shameful.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
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In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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And most of the reason is there’s too much government regulation keeping people from being able to build houses at a reasonable cost.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a landscape where so many shows foreground reveals and plots, Adolescence centers an emotional reality, one that can’t be cut around or spliced to create something coherent or streamlined.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Either the president has no coherent plans, or those plans are devious and not to be shared with the people.—
Llewellyn King,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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If enough valid petition signatures are filed by Aug. 4, the recall election could take place sometime in January or early February 2026.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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In one case, a German citizen with a valid green card was reportedly held at Boston Logan International Airport and placed in a detention facility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The microphone jack is located on the rear, just behind the hot shoe, a good move as this is the most sensible place to mount a mic or wireless transceiver.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
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Multiple sets are repurposed to serve as different locations — again, a financially sensible decision that also carries deep emotional resonance.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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