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as in intelligent
having the ability to reason
human beings are rational creatures
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
betting all of your savings on the lottery is not a rational move
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Recent Examples of rational
Its leaders are totally disconnected from scientific reality, from rational debate, from basic empathy.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Carter pushed economic deregulation in a number of industries as being economically rational.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Philippine government's use of PCG assets in this context aims not to provoke China, but to resolve differences through rational discussion and adherence to international law.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
For purely political purposes, these movie lists oppose rational and aesthetic responses.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Carter pushed economic deregulation in a number of industries as being economically rational.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The Philippine government's use of PCG assets in this context aims not to provoke China, but to resolve differences through rational discussion and adherence to international law.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
For purely political purposes, these movie lists oppose rational and aesthetic responses.
—Armond White, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rational
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The thing about Nickel Boys is its a film that is more intelligent than its maker.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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White’s wiry, versatile, energetic, intelligent and strong.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The policy becomes logical when considering the incubation periods of STDs and how those timelines differ between illnesses.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the absence of that, there may be a need for an arbiter, with Igbokwe and Berwick’s boss, Langley, as the logical choice.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The moves alienated longtime shoppers who valued Kohl’s for its quality clothes at reasonable prices.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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All of this could have been avoided with any number of reasonable, common-sense approaches to addressing homebuilding on a statewide basis.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wave functions remain coherent, transitions between states are smooth and computational systems operate at peak efficiency.—
Eric Solis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And unlike the Metrorail projects, where the station, apartments, shops and other amenities are clustered closely together on compact former parking lots to form tightly coherent urban districts, Upland Park would be spread out over two far larger, separate and disconnected properties.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nibert loved the free-thinking spirit of the village and its college.—
Keith BieryGolick,
Cincinnati.com,
28 Aug. 2019
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Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
22 Aug. 2019
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Sanchez also did not have a valid driver's license, according to the affidavit.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others believe the practice undermines the valid goal of requiring workers to come back to work sites to improve productivity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Another sensible name is Seahawks defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Karl Scott, who’s been with the Seahawks since 2022.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The actuarial table that made such a decision sensible—and profitable—existed inside Franklin’s head, right next to all those ideas that ended up in the Declaration of Independence.—
Scott Z. Burns,
airmail.news,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Rational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rational. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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