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as in dispute
an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions
the couple's arguments were often loud enough to be heard all over the neighborhood
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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 discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the president of the Senate has allotted a week for the argument of the treaty
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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
Defense lawyers also sought to bolster their argument by submitting more than 75 letters of support from Combs' family, former employees, friends and nearly a dozen inmates who have taken his business management class in prison.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Historical analysis will be at the heart of the arguments at the court in this case.
—Alyssa Kapasi, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Defense starts its sentencing presentation Defense attorney Jason Driscoll is beginning his sentencing arguments after Judge Arun Subramanian returned to the bench.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
This is not the first time political arguments over health care policy have instigated a government shutdown.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
Historical analysis will be at the heart of the arguments at the court in this case.
—Alyssa Kapasi, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Defense starts its sentencing presentation Defense attorney Jason Driscoll is beginning his sentencing arguments after Judge Arun Subramanian returned to the bench.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
This is not the first time political arguments over health care policy have instigated a government shutdown.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
Noun
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The Palladinos departed after Season 6 due to contract disputes with WB, and David Rosenthal stepped in as showrunner and head writer.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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The dispute occurred during a hearing on a Republican bill to ban public funds for health care for undocumented immigrants.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But there's a very reasonable explanation for why, During her Monday night visit to The Tonight Show, Swift played a chaotic game of four lies and a truth with host Jimmy Fallon.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Critics argue that these emergency rulings—often issued without a full briefing or detailed explanation—risk solidifying major policy shifts before courts can assess their legality.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the end of the day, Haag gathered her students for their usual wrap-up discussion.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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If Schaefer can make a strong early impact to get into Calder contention and Pulock can bounce back, however, there’s certainly room for upside here.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The stark difference proved costly as the club finished 82-80 and outside of playoff contention.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hip-Hop has equally thrived on legendary quarrels and strong relationships.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, lovers’ quarrels or difficulty dealing with children (hissy fits or meltdowns) might occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Voters also tend to lean more nationalist and conservative during economic downturns, said Hajime Kidera, a professor at Meiji University’s School of Political Science and Economics – which is one reason Abe was so popular during the post-recession early 2010s.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The executive branch does not normally use the shutdown as a reason for layoffs.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That leaves places such as Apache County in limbo in a debate centered over keeping government fully operational at existing funding levels and revising health insurance coverage for poor and working-class Americans.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Long history of policy changes Police chases in Milwaukee have been a frequent topic of debate in the city, and the policy dictating them is intertwined with the city's reckless driving issues.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The association also pushed back on Hegseth’s assertions, made in the Fox News interview, that reporters have previously been able to roam the building, even without badges.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lacking confidence in the government's assertions of safety, many now only drink bottled water.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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