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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
The entire hockey world will be watching Game 3 on Friday to see if Knoblauch’s confidence in Skinner is well-founded.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 25 Apr. 2024
If the Bears can’t shake the defeat off at Arizona in Week 9, that panic could be well-founded and the team may end up in the NFC North cellar.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s urgency to Sunday’s game that is well-founded for a squad build for a deep playoff run.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In tandem with their middling 3rd-down conversion rate (41.6%), your frustration as a fan is well-founded.
—Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Of course there are trolls out there, but a great deal of criticism for this show is well-founded and compelling and certainly the falling viewership numbers lend credence to critocs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Those fears appear to have been well-founded with Nvidia’s stock tanking 9.5% overnight, wiping about $300 billion of its market cap, amid a broad sell-off in U.S. markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
Justice Sotomayor’s fear is well-founded Granting immunity from criminal prosecution is a prosecutorial function, not a judicial function.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
The group’s initial doubts were well-founded, says Brant Robertson, an astronomer and JADES member at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who is also a co-author of the preprint paper that reported the new record holder.
—Riis Williams, Scientific American, 13 June 2024
Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 25 Apr. 2024
If the Bears can’t shake the defeat off at Arizona in Week 9, that panic could be well-founded and the team may end up in the NFC North cellar.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s urgency to Sunday’s game that is well-founded for a squad build for a deep playoff run.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In tandem with their middling 3rd-down conversion rate (41.6%), your frustration as a fan is well-founded.
—Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
Of course there are trolls out there, but a great deal of criticism for this show is well-founded and compelling and certainly the falling viewership numbers lend credence to critocs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
Those fears appear to have been well-founded with Nvidia’s stock tanking 9.5% overnight, wiping about $300 billion of its market cap, amid a broad sell-off in U.S. markets.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
Justice Sotomayor’s fear is well-founded Granting immunity from criminal prosecution is a prosecutorial function, not a judicial function.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2024
The group’s initial doubts were well-founded, says Brant Robertson, an astronomer and JADES member at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who is also a co-author of the preprint paper that reported the new record holder.
—Riis Williams, Scientific American, 13 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-founded
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Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Boston and New York rarely engage in trades, but the deal is a logical one for both sides.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, offering a reasonable grace period can allow employees time to adapt to the new policy.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, the potential for the New Titans to inadvertently increase systemic fragility is a valid concern.Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Once achieved, the status is valid for the rest of the current year and all of the following year, but these metrics reset at the start of each calendar year.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Albert is an adult — which may not be so entertaining on a night out, but seems the more logical choice for a sensible person like Charlotte.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Japanese Honda brand, known historically for its sensible and efficient sedans and SUVs is focusing its efforts on off-roading capable models with the debut of its new Passport TrailSport and launch of the Pilot TrailSport.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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During his time on the campaign trail, Biden struggled to reconcile this issue and tell a story of his climate accomplishments in a high profile, coherent nature while, as Sunrise noted.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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His religious ramblings and digressions aren’t always coherent or particularly clever, but that’s by design — and the real thrill comes from trying to determine, as Barnes and Paxton work to do, exactly what kind of psychopath Mr. Reed is.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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But, like it or not, a narrative has taken shape, with many across the internet hailing Mangione — yet to be extradited to New York on the murder change, let alone tried and convicted for it — as a justified vigilante.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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For others, Mangione is an expression of the depth of righteous anger present in American life right now, a symbol of justified violence.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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And the spiritual rationale for generosity turns out to be the same as the worldly one: hope in a good future.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Shoes with good cushioning and substantial arch support can help take some pressure off your heels and alleviate that discomfort.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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