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
Third-line winger and fourth-line center seem like logical targets, particularly if Trocheck is traded.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Same goes for Romy Gonzalez, who would normally be a logical alternative to Mayer or Durbin in the infield but who is also out until at least June after undergoing a shoulder procedure in March.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
If efficiency were truly the goal, that would be the logical place to start.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
There is no logical difference.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Same goes for Romy Gonzalez, who would normally be a logical alternative to Mayer or Durbin in the infield but who is also out until at least June after undergoing a shoulder procedure in March.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
If efficiency were truly the goal, that would be the logical place to start.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
There is no logical difference.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logical
Adjective
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Knowledge is not understood as the product of an objective and rational analysis of reality, but as the result of an intersubjective negotiation process.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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No rational argument could convince them otherwise.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a reasonable chance that both sides win all their remaining games, the size of each victory matters.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Although executors may be paid reasonable compensation—often up to 5% of the estate’s value—you aren’t required to accept the role.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But security experts say the name may be a flag of convenience rather than a coherent group, and its claims should be treated with caution.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Within mathematics, a better marketing campaign would probably look like a coherent theory, the kind Nelson sought — a set of formal rules, like those underlying modern math, that excludes infinity but is powerful enough to do useful mathematics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Twin Metals filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that the leases are still valid but a judge threw the case out in 2023.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some of it is the sensible human desire to spend retirement somewhere a snow shovel is not considered essential equipment.—
Larry Clifton,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These were sensible design choices for that era.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Logical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logical. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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