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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
That skepticism is well-founded in the wake of the recent wildfires.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Borenstein’s contention is that these diversions run contrary to the promises made to voters and that argument appears to be well-founded.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
The entire hockey world will be watching Game 3 on Friday to see if Knoblauch’s confidence in Skinner is well-founded.
—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
Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Borenstein’s contention is that these diversions run contrary to the promises made to voters and that argument appears to be well-founded.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
The entire hockey world will be watching Game 3 on Friday to see if Knoblauch’s confidence in Skinner is well-founded.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-founded
Adjective
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To ease the concern stakeholders and regulators may have about the vertical AI's use, include policies broken down into tree diagrams or mind maps for visible logical workflow.—
Vijay Pandey,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This is a silly critique that, taken to its logical conclusion, becomes an argument for never cutting or investigating anything.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Certainly, the numbers suggest those benefits are being realized by a reasonable proportion of consumers in the U.K.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Olympus Region has one fewer Location to traverse before the Guardian. Encounters in the Rift of Thessaly that had too many waves (of foes) should now be more reasonable.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Adopt a zero-tolerance approach: Document every incident thoroughly with legal experts and witnesses, distinguishing valid concerns from smear campaigns, false claims or prejudice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, some argue that prosecutors regularly drop cases for legal reasons and that the Justice Department may have had valid grounds for doing so.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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And so that is an incentive to not admit your ignorance and to build up all sorts of defenses and appeal to bogus authorities in order to remain convinced of your own rational capacities and your independence.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned earlier, the industry needs a predictable market as the foundation, including upcoming policies and regulations, rational requirements and societal demands.—
Han Hendriks,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In this case the most sensible move would be to shift Rafaela into a super utility bench role, install the prospect at left field and bump Duran over to center.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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City government is closest to the needs of residents’ everyday lives – snow plowing, garbage pickup, street lights, road repair, public safety, sensible economic development for low property taxes.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Trump has continued to claim that the network was trying to influence the election by making Harris sound more coherent, even though both of her answers were in the public realm.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The park is designed to intensify the use of the area for the local and wider Taichung community, while promoting a more coherent city infrastructure.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Equally apparent, the justified fear the club has about his arm.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Arquette's performance is more simple but just as effective, giving hope and soul to a divorced single mom trying to do her best for her kids but with a tendency to bring home the wrong guys.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Remember that your role is not to solve personal problems or validate political views but to maintain a professional environment where all employees can show up in an authentic way and perform their best.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Well-founded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-founded. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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