as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
I tried to use logic to figure out the solution to the puzzle
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Recent Examples of logic
At the age of 30, the notion of a first full call-up feels like sweetest logic.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Some demand blood for blood while parroting the regime’s logic that executing an innocent man will guarantee him a spot in heaven.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Experts are quick to point out that trying to attach logic to heinous acts of violence is often an unsatisfying endeavor.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
During a press conference for The Phoenician Scheme at Cannes Film Festival, Anderson poked some holes in the president’s logic — or lack thereof.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Some demand blood for blood while parroting the regime’s logic that executing an innocent man will guarantee him a spot in heaven.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Experts are quick to point out that trying to attach logic to heinous acts of violence is often an unsatisfying endeavor.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
During a press conference for The Phoenician Scheme at Cannes Film Festival, Anderson poked some holes in the president’s logic — or lack thereof.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logic
reasoning
Noun
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The justices in the majority did not explain their reasoning.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The Supreme Court’s majority did not provide any reasoning for their decision to let the Trump administration move forward with the deportations.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Logic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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