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
This cannot be explained only by logical arguments or dry legal language.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
To the objective eye, the return of David Moyes as Everton manager was not a logical move.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
There are a handful of logical moves the Bills can make, without releasing any player off their roster, to find themselves with $30 million or more in cap space.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
To the objective eye, the return of David Moyes as Everton manager was not a logical move.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
There are a handful of logical moves the Bills can make, without releasing any player off their roster, to find themselves with $30 million or more in cap space.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Your inability to establish a rational, functional and legal system of immigration is an abject failure on your part.—
Peter Cunningham,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Former Senate President Wilton Simpson led the charge to oust Public Counsel J.R. Kelly, who argued for reasonable rates on behalf of consumers and blocked FPL from charging for a natural gas fracking project in Oklahoma.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 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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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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The gold card will offer a new route for rich non-U.S. citizens to gain a valid visa to live and work in the U.S., according to Mr. Trump, who spoke Tuesday about the new visa with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from the Oval Office.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Until recently, the U.S. banking system has been strong because of sensible bank regulations implemented during the Obama and Biden administrations.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Simplifying these requirements may seem like sensible policy in fire-prone California, but opponents of SB 610 say the plan to abolish the ranking system unnecessarily seizes control from local governments and promotes more housing construction in high-risk areas.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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For most people, a single thorough cleaning of all their records followed by cleaning every 10 to 20 plays per side is a good start.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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