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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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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 argument that crypto has no fundamental value is based on the view that other assets—stocks, bonds, cash, property, or derivatives thereof—usually entitle holders to an underlying right, such as dividends, interest, land, or other legal rights. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 As for Maxwell, the Supreme Court’s decision leaves her 20-year prison sentence intact and closes the door to a legal argument that sought to shield her from prosecution under a 2007 non-prosecution agreement negotiated by Epstein’s attorneys. Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 An argument can thus be made that the best play in football this season has been a pass attempt to Metcalf. Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Both Nelson and Judge Bridget Bade, who was appointed by Trump in 2019, appeared skeptical of the argument that conditions in June did not necessarily warrant a deployment in October. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for argument
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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  • Payment of the penalty isn’t required until after the dispute resolution process is complete, a state spokesperson said.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Other refinements could include a dispute resolution mechanism and a joint task force to assess project viability.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 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
  • 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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  • The discussion comes amid a huge surge in spending on data-center infrastructure.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
  • By bringing us back to the question of land, Tuck and Yang invite discussion on how the abstraction of decolonization has hindered material efforts towards solidarity.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • The Bills and Eagles both losing last week left the NFL with no unbeaten teams this year as the 1972 Perfect Season Dolphins had reason to celebrate yet again.
    Greg Cote October 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Hill’s option will likely be exercised; there’s no reason for the club to part ways with him.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Roughly halfway through the hour-long debate — largely characterized by frequent interruptions from Earle-Sears — Spanberger criticized Earle-Sears’ history of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
  • There are also round tables and debates between professionals and activists from different fields – Brazilian and foreign – to discuss important contemporary environmental issues.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 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
  • 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 12 Oct. 2025.

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