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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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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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International agreements require the owners of the patents on standardized technologies to allow others to use them—to license them to any interested party on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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On cross-examination, Ferguson confirmed that there were employees in the finance department who went through the corporate credit card statements to determine which charges were valid business expenses and which were personal expenses.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Prior to Sunday's attack, Soliman was driving for Uber, which required him to have a valid Social Security number, CBS News has learned.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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And, of course, doing all these things in the presence of clients just shows a complete lack of rational thought.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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This is a state where each person settles on a strategy that feels rational given everyone else’s, even if the group as a whole is stuck in mediocrity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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That never was a sensible move for fiscal and other reasons.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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If only Larry Hogan had been prescient enough to choose a successor who would have continued his sensible moderate policies under eight more years of Republican rule.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Create a coherent narrative showing your evolution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Having those two positions secured gives the Patriots a chance to implement a coherent vision for the long term.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The justified accusation that the carbon footprint of a child from a rich nation was gigantic compared to that of a child from a poorer nation (except those from elite families) thickening the political smog obscuring the raw ecological toll of adding eighty million a year to the human population.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Penalized For all the justified focus on the offense, the Padres’ season has largely been a tale of two bullpens.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Before an ankle injury derailed his season last year, Robinson was on pace for a historic offensive rebounding campaign and was widely considered the league’s best on the glass.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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“Well-founded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-founded. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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