as in compelling
having the power to persuade
convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused
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as in conversion
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view
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as in persuading
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 convincing
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Their midfield lived up to the hype, easily maintaining possession, but the forwards and defence were less convincing, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full 90 minutes.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Must-Shop Silk Skirts at Quince Most people reach for breezy linen clothing during the summer months, but Olivia Wilde and Zendaya are convincing us to make room for silk, too.
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Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Adjective
After their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia that sent them on to the knockout rounds, however, many are starting to readjust their expectations regarding the ceiling of this squad.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Their midfield lived up to the hype, easily maintaining possession, but the forwards and defence were less convincing, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full 90 minutes.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
More realistically, even convincing him to opt out and sign a longer, flatter deal (say, three years and $60 million) could generate $10-12 million in wiggle room below the first apron, where the Heat are hard-capped.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Must-Shop Silk Skirts at Quince Most people reach for breezy linen clothing during the summer months, but Olivia Wilde and Zendaya are convincing us to make room for silk, too.
—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convincing
Adjective
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Ellroy’s latest is another compelling entry in his ongoing project.
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The Best Opportunities Look Worst Near Maximum Value Opportunity often feels least attractive when the valuation is most compelling.
Noun
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Despite the challenges, several customers praised branch employees for helping them through the conversion.
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Certain models of handguns can allow semi-automatic guns to fire without repeatedly pulling the trigger, if an accessory called a machine gun conversion device is installed.
Verb
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The French president had also thrown himself into persuading the player to stay with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2022, as if trying to keep a monument that belongs to the national heritage.
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But luckily for Mboladinga, the Congo squad stopped at nothing to ensure its beloved icon made it to North America, going as far as persuading DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to include him in the team’s official delegation.
Adjective
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However, a three-judge panel selected for a legal assessment of the findings found that the investigation was not conclusive enough.
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Bartošák-Harlow said there's no conclusive evidence of who has and who has not paid a toll in the past, and there wasn't any sort of record, adding that companies should not be paying a toll for passage through an international waterway.
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Future confrontations are expected, potentially involving bio-weapons or large-scale persuasion, demanding faster, proactive regulatory responses and international coordination.
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Hughton says conversations with potential new players from the diaspora tended not to involve persuasion.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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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.
Adjective
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Your desire for solitude and introspection is strong during today’s Scorpio moon.
Verb
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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“Convincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convincing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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