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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
your argument isn't valid because you're taking what should be the conclusion and using it as a premise
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
only further investigation will show whether your theory is valid
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Recent Examples of valid
The reward is limited to one per app user and is valid only on July 3, Rita's said.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Riders need a valid driver’s license plus the motorcycle endorsement.
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Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
As with all high-profile comic book movies these days, leaks and insider scoops are everywhere, some valid, some not.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If a valid claim is submitted by the deadline, any payment will be issued only if the settlement receives final court approval and becomes effective.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
2 July 2026
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Riders need a valid driver’s license plus the motorcycle endorsement.
—
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
As with all high-profile comic book movies these days, leaks and insider scoops are everywhere, some valid, some not.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If a valid claim is submitted by the deadline, any payment will be issued only if the settlement receives final court approval and becomes effective.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for valid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valid
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The business solution provider, on the other hand, acts as the logical custodian of critical processes.
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Those are legitimate concerns, and yet the rebuttals are just as logical.
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Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy.
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This week prosecutors need only demonstrate that there are reasonable grounds to believe Robinson killed Kirk.
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After all, the material appears thoughtful, coherent and well argued.
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Policymakers, meanwhile, control the levers that determine whether all of this remains fragmented or becomes coherent.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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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.
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The value equation was rational, transactional and easy to understand.
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Perhaps there was a rational explanation for the man outside her apartment.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
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Google says the update will roll out over the coming days and weeks, but updating manually is sensible and easy.
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“Valid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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