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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
Blackmon, in particular, would be a logical complement to Moehrig.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Some have logical names (like how OSA keycaps are a fusion of OEM—original equipment manufacturer—and SA—spherical all—sculpts), while others are a bit silly (PBS stands for Penguin Belly Slide).
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025
The Padres, whose bench lacked speed, made a logical partner.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Trading up for Starks as the C.J. Gardner-Johnson replacement is another logical scenario.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.—
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Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.—
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The plaintiffs’ argument broadens the scope of EPCA beyond reasonable bounds, District Judge Ronnie Abrams wrote in the court’s opinion.—
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That would give it around 240 miles of range in the real world, which is reasonable.—
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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.—
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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.—
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A lot of people want to talk gun control, which is a very valid debate.—
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Only tickets originally purchased to games Saturday and Sunday will be valid for this weekend’s games.—
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Wear sensible shoes to explore Kathleen Ferguson’s urban flower farm built on a slope.—
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This seemed entirely sensible at this strange, disconnected time.—
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
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Williams is also Maryland’s best option to remain competitive in the short term.—
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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