as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
she persuaded us that she can indeed communicate with the dead he persuaded his teachers to grant an extension
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Recent Examples of persuade
The situation is made worse when governments in the developed world violate environmental regulations or try to persuade citizens that the environment is expendable in light of national security concerns.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Goodall was wary of doing another documentary on her life in 2017, but was persuaded by National Geographic to do so.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Judge Arun Subramanian declared in a filing on Tuesday evening that the court was not persuaded by arguments made for either potential outcome in his case.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Several examples over the past few years show AI can persuade humans to believe non-realities, even those with no history of mental illness.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Goodall was wary of doing another documentary on her life in 2017, but was persuaded by National Geographic to do so.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Judge Arun Subramanian declared in a filing on Tuesday evening that the court was not persuaded by arguments made for either potential outcome in his case.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Several examples over the past few years show AI can persuade humans to believe non-realities, even those with no history of mental illness.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuade
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Commuters’ complaints have often convinced government officials to act.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, cattle industry experts are not convinced that the downturn in futures prices will last.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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There's a debate raging about whether adding a squirrel feeding station filled with corn or peanuts to your garden will satisfy the rodents and keep them away from bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Persuade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuade. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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