Definition of argumentnext
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as in explanation
a statement given to explain a belief or act gave a solid argument for the redeeming value of the shockingly violent movie

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as in contention
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate it's my argument that we have too many problems here on earth to concern ourselves with manned trips to Mars

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Recent Examples of argument The practical argument for wind-and-rain protection applies equally to spring transitional weather, and the trickle-down to Zara and Uniqlo means the shape will stay in stores well past this fall’s drop cycle. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Those who vouched for the former to get the would-be Wild Card start factored that into their argument. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 Though clear arguments were made for a suspension, the WNBA made a business decision, looking the other way to leave Wilson untouched by the incident. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 But Bain’s core argument is that the opportunity is not primarily about cost cutting. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for argument
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
Noun
  • To join the plan, each one had to check a box, agreeing to use arbitration to settle any dispute.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Bracing for a ‘wave of disputes’ Take-or-pay contracts have their origins in the energy sector, where long and capital-intensive production timelines justified a similar legal ultimatum.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • His doctors offer neurological explanations, but identifying a change in the insula does not settle what that change means to the person living through it.
    — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • If something goes wrong and the customer has to chase someone down for an explanation, the problem becomes bigger than the original mistake.
    — Levi King, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • More Before lawmakers departed Washington to focus on campaigning ahead of the November elections, AI companies were still in active discussions on Capitol Hill.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Thanks to a 15-game winning streak around the All-Star Break, the Red Sox vaulted back into contention.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Marlins overall went 80-82 — a one-win improvement over last season but still eight games out of contention for a bid to the postseason.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • And if anyone knows of any reason this puzzle should not be solved … well, give it a go, anyway.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Still, understanding your own reason for saying yes or no can make the decision much easier.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • The White House move is unfolding against a far darker debate over where the technology is headed.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Early on, there’s a moment that foreshadows what the real debate is (or should be).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In the case of Aries, for instance, this Fire sign has everything to do with individuality, assertion and the raw instinct to act on one’s desires.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Revealing documents from Jones’ litigation previously became central to Lively’s own assertions in court.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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