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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
During the opening arguments, Thompson sat quietly in a gray collared shirt, trying not to notice the growing group of MTA union members filling up the left side of the courtroom.
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Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
After two weeks of the government and defense presenting evidence, including testimony by a dozen-plus witnesses, and attorney arguments, the case was handed to the jury on Wednesday, June 24.
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Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The evening featured closing arguments, which followed the first testimony of Maluchnik.
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Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The question of when, or indeed whether, formally to declare independence drew partition into the heart of arguments at the Continental Congress.
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David Armitage,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
After two weeks of the government and defense presenting evidence, including testimony by a dozen-plus witnesses, and attorney arguments, the case was handed to the jury on Wednesday, June 24.
—
Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The evening featured closing arguments, which followed the first testimony of Maluchnik.
—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The question of when, or indeed whether, formally to declare independence drew partition into the heart of arguments at the Continental Congress.
—
David Armitage,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for argument
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The dispute over Mississippi's law dates back to 2024, when the Republican National Committee and Mississippi's Libertarian Party filed lawsuits challenging the ballot-receipt deadline.
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Espeland offers a technical explanation.
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Another expert — the state archaeologist — also will study the hole, likely this week, even as some remain skeptical of the sinkhole explanation.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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If emotions rise, pause to name the concern, then restate the common goal so the discussion shifts from blame toward practical steps and timelines everyone trusts.
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Uruguay, which also lost 1-0 to Spain on Friday, and Saudi Arabia were eliminated from contention.
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That’s understandable, considering none of these free agents likely would lift Miami to playoff contention.
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The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.
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Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.
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But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines in 2025 for a number of reasons.
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More broadly, the technology also reignites debates over how to balance learning efficiency against the risk of cheating.
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The complexity at play in data center debates is often what has prompted moratoriums, with local governments looking for more time to properly take stock of concerns from neighbors and the facts at hand.
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That pushed back on foreign assertions that China lacks the ability to exert its authority over the waters, the account said in a post.
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Ensure that any assertions aren’t overstating the case.
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argument. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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