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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
Oracle is seen as logical partner, as the company has an existing agreement to host TikTok’s U.S. user data.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
But the logical response to such concerns isn’t a race to the bottom.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
While this kind of one-shot learning is common with food poisoning–and makes logical sense–the time gap involved has puzzled scientists.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
If your betrothed pals got engaged after making Ina Garten’s engagement chicken recipe then the only logical gift for them post-engagement is her Coconut cake—the perfect celebratory sweet treat.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
But the logical response to such concerns isn’t a race to the bottom.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025
While this kind of one-shot learning is common with food poisoning–and makes logical sense–the time gap involved has puzzled scientists.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
If your betrothed pals got engaged after making Ina Garten’s engagement chicken recipe then the only logical gift for them post-engagement is her Coconut cake—the perfect celebratory sweet treat.
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
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Rajula Srivastava, for contributions in harmonic analysis and analytic number theory, including contributions to the problem of counting rational points near smooth manifolds.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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The individual leader faces a prisoner's dilemma where the rational choice for personal advancement conflicts with the collective interest.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the new policy changes should be done more deliberately, with public input, a clear communication strategy and reasonable timeline, the AARP explained in the letter.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ars wrote more about why this is a reasonable path forward last September.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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What’s worse, the White House has failed to mount a coherent campaign to explain the stakes to the American people.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Isolationism as a Slur In the postwar era, isolationism devolved from a coherent strategic perspective into a term of political derision.—
Andrew Latham,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many point out that while his concerns about academics and responsibilities are valid, his approach was heavy-handed and unfair — especially toward the girlfriend.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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A lot of people want to talk gun control, which is a very valid debate.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Wear sensible shoes to explore Kathleen Ferguson’s urban flower farm built on a slope.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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This seemed entirely sensible at this strange, disconnected time.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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