as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convince
Despite Kohl’s progress, Wall Street may not be convinced yet that the company is making its return to being a household name.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Following the mistrial ruling, Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, said the jury had not been convinced beyond a reasonable doubt, according to the Times.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for convince
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Following the mistrial ruling, Rinderknecht's attorney, Steve Haney, said the jury had not been convinced beyond a reasonable doubt, according to the Times.
—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convince
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But by that point, the banks were so overwhelmed that they could, at least in theory, be persuaded to settle for far less than they were owed.
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Contributors know Percy’s films often become the defining accounts of major events, which helps persuade them to take part.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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Treating this as a binary choice means optimizing for one group at the expense of the other, which tends to produce policies that satisfy neither.
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Both wore Portugal flags and brought the patience required for World Cup logistics, where getting to the stadium is an extended — and often pricey — process.
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In 1980, Brown founded Black College Day, attracting 18,000 students to help bring attention to historically Black colleges and universities and encourage students to consider those institutions.
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“Convince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convince. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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