as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final
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Recent Examples of argumentation
Equally important—and often overlooked—are courses that sharpen reading, writing, and argumentation skills.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is a recurring tactic in every segment of every episode: load up the viewers with facts and argumentation, then reward their diligence with silliness.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Here Flint responds to a review forum on her book The Transatlantic Indian (2009) and reflects on the work’s argumentation, interdisciplinary methodology, and contribution to transatlantic studies.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
That’s a shock for some who haven’t heard that line of argumentation previously.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is a recurring tactic in every segment of every episode: load up the viewers with facts and argumentation, then reward their diligence with silliness.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Here Flint responds to a review forum on her book The Transatlantic Indian (2009) and reflects on the work’s argumentation, interdisciplinary methodology, and contribution to transatlantic studies.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
That’s a shock for some who haven’t heard that line of argumentation previously.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argumentation
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Psychological readiness is an important factor in safe return to play and reinjury risk, making gradual exposure through both imagery and real-world practice, along with open discussion and validation of fear, essential parts of recovery.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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And that doesn’t even include Heat conversations involving Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami will try again this summer) and Ja Morant (the Heat decided against pursuing after an initial discussion with Memphis in January).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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That is the number of votes required to invoke cloture, end debate, break a filibuster, and allow the bill in question to proceed to a final vote on the floor.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the same time – and unprecedentedly in Lebanon since the 1980s — open public debate has persisted concerning the possibility of reaching a normalization agreement with Israel.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Anand arrived in Turkey for consultations on the situation in the region as the war rages on.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Marietta man was critically wounded when, officials said, Lawrence Charles Michels, 51, of Jasper, opened fire during a walk-in mental health consultation inside the facility.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Laura Aull does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Laura Aull,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Argumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argumentation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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