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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
even a well-founded argument can lead to an erroneous conclusion if one of the premises is incorrect
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
a well-founded complaint about the business's treatment of its customers
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Recent Examples of well-founded
While these fears may be well-founded, our response should not be to reject crypto altogether, but rather embrace thoughtful policies to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and promote transparency.
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Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Olson argued on behalf of The Bee that St. Hope’s judgment that these charges were not well-founded does not justify non-disclosure.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Rohloff believes this sentiment is well-founded, especially in sectors like government, finance, and healthcare, where the stakes of data mishandling are existential.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Such concern is well-founded, analysts told ABC News, since small businesses typically lack the financial buffer, supply-chain flexibility and political influence of their larger counterparts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025
On the one hand, students’ efforts to earn a 4.0 GPA, ace their final tests, and score high on their AP or IB exams are well-founded—a stellar GPA is the foundation of a successful college application.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Engagement Citizens’ concerns over the ways in which increased multifamily housing may affect traffic, schools and other local resources can be well-founded, or at least well-intentioned.
—Matt Frazier, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
With the draft less than a week away, on Monday, and the declaration deadline behind us, that uncertainty was well-founded.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
This drive is well-founded, since jobs reports show well-paying positions are getting harder to find, particularly for Black women, coupled with a successful anti-DEI push led by the conservative right.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Mar. 2025
Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Olson argued on behalf of The Bee that St. Hope’s judgment that these charges were not well-founded does not justify non-disclosure.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Rohloff believes this sentiment is well-founded, especially in sectors like government, finance, and healthcare, where the stakes of data mishandling are existential.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Such concern is well-founded, analysts told ABC News, since small businesses typically lack the financial buffer, supply-chain flexibility and political influence of their larger counterparts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 May 2025
On the one hand, students’ efforts to earn a 4.0 GPA, ace their final tests, and score high on their AP or IB exams are well-founded—a stellar GPA is the foundation of a successful college application.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Engagement Citizens’ concerns over the ways in which increased multifamily housing may affect traffic, schools and other local resources can be well-founded, or at least well-intentioned.
—Matt Frazier, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
With the draft less than a week away, on Monday, and the declaration deadline behind us, that uncertainty was well-founded.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
This drive is well-founded, since jobs reports show well-paying positions are getting harder to find, particularly for Black women, coupled with a successful anti-DEI push led by the conservative right.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-founded
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Goldman: The Winnipeg Jets and Wild are logical picks here, although neither team really improved this summer.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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As a member of the Don Callis Family, winning the TNT Title is a logical next step.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Isolated locations could face a reasonable worst-case scenario of five to seven inches or more, according to the weather service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Valley Metro will recognize the event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 7930 SW 40th St., Miami COST: $30 general admission, $25 for seniors and students with valid ID.—
Maité Hernández-Lorenzo Artburst Miami,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The regime’s more rational elements may eventually prevail and reduce tensions.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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But like everything else emerging from white supremacy, there is nothing rational about the ideas behind the whitelash.—
Sandy Hudson,
refinery29.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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But thanks to sensible regulations and a strong potential upside, its industry is starting to light up, and Forbes has created a guide to navigating the cannabis laws across the EU and the United Kingdom.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Taking Shoaib Bashir out of the firing line seems sensible, too.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the Saudi Gazette reported that the minister emphasized Riyadh is following a consistent and coherent approach that balances vision and transition implementation.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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With more than 1 billion people now living with obesity, effective therapies available but out of reach for many, and no coherent or ethical way to prioritize care and limited resources, an objective clinical diagnosis of obesity was more urgent than ever.—
Francesco Rubino,
Time,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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There are very justified concerns about the money that’s now committed to a 1B/DH-type throughout his early and mid-30s, but a lot of that has to do with the good-not-great OBPs that Devers has had in the past.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Brit’s drama from the dinner seems more like a projection than a justified reaction.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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But maybe, in an odd way, the timing is good, given the looming July 31 trade deadline.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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