1
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
The trade group, which declined interview requests from NBC News, has long pitched the same argument to policymakers.
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Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Justices John Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuch have, at least in a few cases, seemed responsive to arguments about the need to restrict presidential authority.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Another Kentwood police report obtained by USA TODAY details an argument between Lynette and Brian Hooker that turned bloody at their Michigan home in 2015.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the Wilton Rancheria and Unite Here gave their arguments before the 9th Circuit in December.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Justices John Roberts, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuch have, at least in a few cases, seemed responsive to arguments about the need to restrict presidential authority.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Another Kentwood police report obtained by USA TODAY details an argument between Lynette and Brian Hooker that turned bloody at their Michigan home in 2015.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the Wilton Rancheria and Unite Here gave their arguments before the 9th Circuit in December.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
Noun
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There are also disputes over land and grazing between mostly Muslim Fulani herders and largely Christian farming communities frequently escalate into deadly clashes in the north-central and northwestern part of the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Federal Trade Commission and StubHub this week settled a dispute over allegations that StubHub concealed the actual, total prices of tickets over a three-day period in May 2025.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Schlapp said there's an easy explanation for Orbán's loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The pick was protected unless the Trail Blazers made the playoffs, adding extra stakes to this year’s play-in tournament even though the Bulls were eliminated from postseason contention.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race has presented an opportunity for the also-ran candidates to surge into contention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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This followed a quarrel between two separate parties within the group.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This disagreement became our favorite quarrel.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The reason many of the remaining adults on Medicaid are not working is that they are retired, serving as a caregiver, or too sick, KFF has found.—
Samantha Liss,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Humans are in the loop for a reason.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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State funding levels, including Proposition 98 allocations, have also factored into the debate, with union leaders arguing revenue projections are stronger than the district has indicated.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Murphy made a similar assertion in his Wednesday ruling, also claiming that the Supreme Court not immediately lifting the blocks on ending TPS for Haiti and Syria before justices hear those arguments strengthens his ruling.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Know More The Pentagon’s recent assertion of editorial control over Stars and Stripes is part of a broader and well-documented crackdown by the department over any media coverage that could be seen as critical of the department or even simply unsanctioned by its official communications operation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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